PSL(2, R) is the group of Möbius transformations with real coefficients, acting on the extended complex plane, and is a fundamental object in the study of hyperbolic geometry and complex analysis. It plays a crucial role in understanding the symmetries of the hyperbolic plane and is isomorphic to the projective special linear group of 2x2 real matrices modulo its center.

PSL(2, R)

Möbius transformations are functions of the form f(z) = (az + b) / (cz + d), where a, b, c, and d are complex numbers and ad - bc ≠ 0, that map the extended complex plane onto itself, preserving angles and the general shape of figures. They are fundamental in complex analysis, conformal mappings, and have profound implications in geometry, particularly in the study of inversions and projective transformations.

Mobius Transformations

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The extended complex plane, also known as the Riemann sphere, is a compactification of the complex plane by adding a point at infinity, allowing for a unified treatment of infinity in complex analysis. This extension facilitates a more comprehensive understanding of meromorphic functions and the behavior of complex functions at infinity.

Extended Complex Plane

Hyperbolic geometry is a non-Euclidean geometry where the parallel postulate does not hold, allowing for multiple parallel lines through a given point not on a line. It features unique properties such as the sum of angles in a triangle being less than 180 degrees and the concept of hyperbolic space, which models hyperbolic surfaces and spaces with constant negative curvature.

Hyperbolic Geometry

Complex analysis is a branch of mathematics that studies functions of complex numbers and their properties, such as differentiability and integrability, which often lead to elegant and powerful results not seen in real analysis. It plays a crucial role in various fields, including engineering, physics, and number theory, due to its ability to simplify problems and provide deep insights into the nature of mathematical structures.

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