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arxiv: 2606.15488 · v2 · pith:H3EYOD2Lnew · submitted 2026-06-13 · 🧮 math.CV

Sharp coefficient Estimates for the class mathcal{S}_{mathcal{AP}}^(*)

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keywords starlike functionsinverse logarithmic coefficientsHankel determinantFekete-Szegő functionalHermitian-Toeplitz determinantsubordinationcoefficient estimatesMa-Minda class
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The paper derives sharp bounds for the initial inverse logarithmic coefficients Γ1, Γ2, Γ3 and related determinants for the starlike class S_AP^* defined by subordination to the apple-like function e^z √(1+z).

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This paper investigates coefficient problems for the Ma-Minda starlike subclass S_AP^* defined by the subordination relation involving the apple-like function ψ_AP(z) = e^z √(1+z). Sharp bounds are established for the inverse logarithmic coefficients Γ1, Γ2, Γ3 and the difference |Γ2| - |Γ1|. The second-order inverse logarithmic Hankel determinant, the generalized Fekete-Szegő functional for all real parameters, and the third-order Hermitian-Toeplitz determinant are evaluated, with explicit extremal functions provided for each. These findings offer precise control over the coefficient behavior in this specific class of analytic functions.

Core claim

Sharp bounds are derived for the initial inverse logarithmic coefficients Γ1, Γ2, Γ3, and the successive modulus difference |Γ2|−|Γ1|. In addition, the second-order inverse logarithmic Hankel determinant, the generalized Fekete-Szegő functional over all real parameter domains, and the third-order Hermitian-Toeplitz determinant are evaluated. The corresponding extremal functions are explicitly determined for each functional.

What carries the argument

The apple-like subordination function ψ_AP(z)=e^z √(1+z) that defines membership in the class S_AP^* of starlike functions.

Load-bearing premise

The functions under consideration must satisfy the subordination condition that places them in the class S_AP^* defined by the apple-like function.

What would settle it

Finding a function in S_AP^* for which the inverse logarithmic coefficient Γ3 exceeds the sharp bound claimed in the paper would disprove the result.

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Figures reproduced from arXiv: 2606.15488 by Nabadwip Sarkar, Pradip Das.

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Figure 1. Figure 1: Conformal mapping of the open unit disk D onto the symmetric apple-like Ma–Minda target domain under the generating boundary function ψAP(z) = e z √ 1 + z. The primary objective of this paper is to investigate several extremal problems within the class S ∗ AP. Specifically, we study its inverse logarithmic coefficients, consecutive coefficient differences, and structural determinants to map the geometric b… view at source ↗
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Figure 2. Figure 2: Conformal mapping profile from the open unit disk D to the star￾like target domain f0(D) associated with the sharp boundary constants. 4. Bounds for the differences of logarithmic inverse coefficients for S ∗ AP The Bieberbach conjecture, proved by de Branges [10], states that the Taylor coefficients of any function f ∈ S of the form (1.1) satisfy the bound |an| ≤ n for all n ≥ 2, with equality holding onl… view at source ↗
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Figure 3. Figure 3: Conformal mapping from the unit disk D onto the two-fold sym￾metric extremal domain f1(D). To establish the sharpness of the lower bound in (4.1), we consider the function f2 ∈ S∗ AP defined by f2(z) = z exp Z z 0 e ω(t)p 1 + ω(t) − 1 t dt! , (4.4) where ω(z) = z  z + 2 √ √ 3 41 /  1 + 2 √ √ 3 41 z  . The coefficients of the corresponding function p(z) = 1+ω(z) 1−ω(z) are c1 = 4 √ √ 3 41 and c2 = 2. Th… view at source ↗
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Figure 4. Figure 4: Conformal mapping from the unit disk D onto the asymmetric extremal domain f2(D). 5. Hankel determinants for the inverse logarithmic coefficients for S ∗ AP Theorem 5.1. Let f ∈ S∗ AP be given by (1.1). Then [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p011_4.png] view at source ↗
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We investigate several classic coefficient problems for the Ma--Minda starlike subclass $\mathcal{S}_{\mathcal{AP}}^{*}$ defined by the apple-like subordination function $\psi_{\mathcal{AP}}(z)=e^{z}\sqrt{1+z}$. Sharp bounds are derived for the initial inverse logarithmic coefficients $\Gamma_1$, $\Gamma_2$, $\Gamma_3$, and the successive modulus difference $|\Gamma_2|-|\Gamma_1|$. In addition, we evaluate the second-order inverse logarithmic Hankel determinant, the generalized Fekete--Szeg\"o functional over all real parameter domains, and the third-order Hermitian--Toeplitz determinant. The corresponding extremal functions are explicitly determined for each functional.

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Summary. The manuscript investigates several classic coefficient problems for the Ma-Minda starlike subclass S_AP^* defined by the apple-like subordination function ψ_AP(z)=e^z √(1+z). Sharp bounds are derived for the initial inverse logarithmic coefficients Γ1, Γ2, Γ3, and the successive modulus difference |Γ2|−|Γ1|. In addition, the second-order inverse logarithmic Hankel determinant, the generalized Fekete-Szegő functional over all real parameter domains, and the third-order Hermitian-Toeplitz determinant are evaluated, with corresponding extremal functions explicitly determined for each functional.

Significance. If the derivations hold, the results add explicit sharp estimates and extremal functions to the literature on coefficient problems for specific subordination-defined starlike classes. The explicit identification of extremal functions for each functional is a strength that supports verifiability of the bounds.

minor comments (2)
  1. [Introduction] The introduction would benefit from a short paragraph situating ψ_AP(z) relative to other recently studied apple-like or exponential-type subordinants (e.g., those in the references on Ma-Minda classes).
  2. [Section 3] In the coefficient expansions leading to the inverse logarithmic coefficients, the recurrence relations for the coefficients of log(f(z)/z) should be stated explicitly before the maximization arguments begin.

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We thank the referee for the positive summary and recommendation of minor revision. No specific major comments were provided in the report, so we have no individual points to address at this time. We are prepared to incorporate any minor editorial suggestions that may arise during the revision process.

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full rationale

The derivation proceeds from the standard subordination definition of the class S_AP^* via the given apple-like function, followed by series expansion of the composition with a Schwarz function and maximization over the coefficient region of the Schwarz function. Sharpness is asserted via explicit identification of extremal functions, which constitutes independent grounding rather than a reduction to the input by construction. No self-definitional steps, fitted parameters renamed as predictions, load-bearing self-citations, or imported uniqueness theorems appear in the chain. The central claims remain self-contained against external benchmarks of univalent function theory.

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The central claim rests on the analyticity of the functions, the definition of the Ma-Minda starlike class via subordination to ψ_AP, and standard lemmas on coefficient bounds that are assumed from prior literature.

axioms (2)
  • standard math Functions are analytic and normalized in the unit disk with f(0)=0, f'(0)=1.
    Implicit in the definition of the class S_AP^* and all coefficient problems in the abstract.
  • domain assumption Subordination f'(z)/f(z) ≺ ψ_AP(z) defines the class.
    Stated directly in the abstract as the defining property of S_AP^*.

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