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Computational Methods and Function Theory 5 (2005), No. 2, 323--345
Copyright Heldermann Verlag 2005

Estimates for Conformal Metric Ratios

David A. Herron
david.herron@math.uc.edu , Department of Mathematics, University of Cincinnati, OH 45221, U.S.A.

William Ma
wma@pct.edu , School of Integrated Studies, Penn.\ College of Technology, Williamsport, PA 17701, U.S.A.

David Minda
david.minda@math.uc.edu , Department of Mathematics, University of Cincinnati, OH 45221, U.S.A.

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We present uniform and pointwise estimates for various ratios of the hyperbolic, quasihyperbolic and Möbius metrics. We determine when these ratios are constant. We exhibit numerous illustrative examples.

Keywords: Möbius metric, Poincaré hyperbolic metric, quasihyperbolic.

MSC 2000: Primary 30F45; Secondary 30C55, 30F30.

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