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Finite Order Transcendental Entire Solutions of Coupled Fermat-Type Difference Equations in Several Complex Variables

Jhilik Banerjee , Abhijit Banerjee This is my paper

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Finite-order transcendental entire solutions to coupled Fermat-type difference equations in C^n are completely characterized by the relative sizes of the exponents.

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This paper investigates finite-order transcendental entire solutions to a coupled system of Fermat-type difference equations in n complex variables. It establishes a complete characterization of all such solutions, showing that their structure depends entirely on the relative sizes of the exponents in the equations. A reader would care because this extends previous results from fewer variables to the general case in C^n, providing a full picture of possible solutions under the given conditions.

Core claim

We establish a complete characterization of all finite-order transcendental entire solutions of the coupled Fermat-type difference system in C^n. We have determined that the solution structure is completely determined by the relative sizes of the exponents.

What carries the argument

The coupled Fermat-type difference system consisting of the two equations f1 to the n1 at z plus f2 to the m1 at z plus c equals 1, and f2 to the n2 at z plus f1 to the m2 at z plus c equals 1.

If this is right

  • All finite-order transcendental entire solutions fall into cases distinguished by whether one exponent exceeds, equals, or is less than its counterpart in the paired equation.
  • The classification applies uniformly for any dimension n of the complex space.
  • No other solution forms are possible once the exponent sizes are fixed.
  • The results cover all natural number exponents satisfying ni + mi >= 2.

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These are editorial extensions of the paper, not claims the author makes directly.

  • Similar exponent-driven classifications could apply to uncoupled or multi-function systems in several variables.
  • The methods might extend to meromorphic solutions or to equations with more than two functions.
  • Testing the characterization numerically for small n and specific exponents could confirm the predicted forms.

Load-bearing premise

The functions f1 and f2 are finite-order transcendental entire functions in C^n that satisfy the given coupled system for natural numbers ni, mi with ni + mi >= 2.

What would settle it

A finite-order transcendental entire solution pair in C^n whose form does not match the classification predicted by comparisons of the exponents ni and mi would falsify the complete characterization.

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Figures reproduced from arXiv: 2606.30683 by Abhijit Banerjee, Jhilik Banerjee.

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Figure 1. Figure 1: Evolution of Fermat-type functional equations leading to the present investigation. Main novelty of the present work. Unlike previous investigations that focused primarily on single Fermat-type equations or low-dimensional coupled systems, the present paper establishes a classification theory for finite-order transcendental entire solutions of a coupled Fermat-type difference system in several complex vari… view at source ↗
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Figure 2. Figure 2: Classification structure established in Theorem 1.1. Case 1. Let n1 = m1. Then (3.5) gives n2 = m2. Since ni + mi > 2 for i = 1, 2, it follows from (3.9) that m1 = n1 = m2 = n2 = 2. Then from (1.3), we get (f1(z) + ιf2(z + c))(f1(z) − ιf2(z + c)) = 1 (3.10) and (f2(z) + ιf1(z + c))(f2(z) − ιf1(z + c)) = 1. (3.11) Clearly from (3.10) and (3.11), we see that the functions f1(z)+ιf2(z+c), f1(z)−ιf2(z+c), f2(z… view at source ↗
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Figure 3. Figure 3: Logic tree for Sub-cases in Case 1. In view of above, we consider the following four sub-cases. Sub-case 1.1. Let ⎧⎪⎪ ⎨ ⎪⎪⎩ ιeι(P1(z+c)−P2(z)) = 1, ιeι(P2(z+c)−P1(z)) = 1. (3.22) It follows from (3.22) that P1(z + c) − P2(z) and P2(z + c) − P1(z) are both constants. Consequently both P1(z + 2c) − P1(z) and P2(z + 2c) − P2(z) are constants. Since both P1(z + 2c) − P1(z) and P2(z + 2c) − P2(z) are constants,… view at source ↗
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Motivated by recent developments in complex difference equations and Nevanlinna theory in several complex variables, we investigate finite-order transcendental entire solutions of the coupled Fermat-type difference system: \beas \begin{cases} f_1^{n_1}(z)+ f_2^{m_1} \left(z+c \right) = 1,\\ f_2^{n_2}(z) + f_1^{m_2} \left(z+c\right) = 1, \end{cases} \eeas where $z,c=(c_1,c_2,\ldots,c_n) \in \mathbb{C}^n$ for various choices of $n_i,m_i$, $i=1,2$. where $n_i,m_i\in\mathbb N$ and $n_i+m_i\ge2$ $(i=1,2)$. Extending the classical investigations of Gross--Yang, Liu, Liu--Cao--Cao and more recently, Xu \emph{et al.} in one and two complex variables, to a general coupled system in $\mathbb C^n$ we establish a complete characterization of all finite-order transcendental entire solutions. We have determined that the solution structure is completely determined by the relative sizes of the exponents.

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Summary. The paper studies finite-order transcendental entire solutions f1, f2 in C^n to the coupled Fermat-type difference system f1^{n1}(z) + f2^{m1}(z+c) = 1 and f2^{n2}(z) + f1^{m2}(z+c) = 1 (with ni + mi >= 2). It claims a complete characterization of all such solutions, with the explicit form of the solutions determined by case analysis on the relative sizes of the four exponents ni, mi, via difference Nevanlinna estimates in several variables.

Significance. If the classification holds, the work extends one- and two-variable results (Gross-Yang, Liu et al., Xu et al.) to several complex variables and supplies an exhaustive case division that yields explicit algebraic or exponential forms. The finite-order hypothesis is used precisely to control proximity functions after shifts, which is a methodological strength.

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  1. Abstract: the sentence beginning 'where z,c=(c1,...)' contains a repeated 'where' and awkward phrasing that should be tightened for readability.
  2. The system is displayed with \beas, which appears to be a nonstandard environment; standard LaTeX array or cases would improve consistency with the journal style.

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We thank the referee for their positive assessment of the manuscript, recognition of its extension of prior one- and two-variable results to several complex variables, and recommendation to accept. We are pleased that the finite-order hypothesis and difference Nevanlinna estimates in several variables are viewed as methodological strengths.

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No significant circularity; derivation is self-contained via case analysis on exponents

full rationale

The paper performs a case-by-case classification of solutions to the coupled system by comparing the four exponents ni, mi (with ni + mi ≥ 2). It applies standard difference Nevanlinna estimates in several complex variables to bound orders and force explicit forms. No step reduces a claimed result to a fitted parameter, self-defined quantity, or load-bearing self-citation. The cited prior results (Gross–Yang, Liu et al., Xu et al.) are external and concern one- or two-variable cases; the multi-variable extension uses independent estimates. The finite-order hypothesis is applied directly to control proximity functions after shifts, without smuggling ansatzes or renaming known patterns as new derivations. The central claim therefore rests on external theory rather than internal reduction.

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