# we-solve research prompt: Math-2039, Research Problems in Function Theory — Problem 2.61

Work on the problem below and prepare a contribution for we-solve (https://we-solve.github.io/problems/research-problems-in-function-theory-problem-2-61/).

## Rules
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## Problem statement (quoted material)
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% UnsolvedMath ID 2302061; source catalogue code AMR-022-2061
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\section*{Research Problems in Function Theory — Problem 2.61}\label{2302061}
{\small UnsolvedMath ID 2302061 · AMR-022-2061 · Analysis · AMR Open Problem Lists}
\subsection{Definitions and mathematical statement}
Let $\Gamma$ be a rectifiable Jordan curve in $\mathbb C$, oriented once around its bounded interior. A Jordan curve is a simple closed curve; rectifiability means finite arclength. For $a\in\mathbb C$ and $\theta\in\mathbb R$ let
$\sigma_{a,\theta}(z)=a+e^{i\theta}z$ be an orientation-preserving Euclidean rigid motion, transporting the curve's orientation.
Say that $\Gamma$ has the stated Morera property if every continuous complex-valued function $f$ on $\mathbb C$ satisfying
\[
\int_{\sigma_{a,\theta}(\Gamma)} f(z)\,dz=0
\qquad\text{for every }a,\theta
\]
is entire. The integral is the complex line integral with differential $dz$, not an arclength integral $|dz|$ or an area integral.
The conjecture asks whether circles are the only rectifiable Jordan curves lacking this property. A more restricted version asks the same among boundaries of bounded convex planar sets. Thus one seeks, for every eligible noncircular curve, an implication from the vanishing of all its congruent curve integrals to holomorphy of $f$. The source gives circles as counterexamples and several affirmative noncircular families. The curve is fixed: dilations are not included among the test motions.
\subsection{Short English statement}
Are circles the only closed simple rectifiable curves whose translated and rotated Morera tests fail to characterize entire functions?
\subsection{Sources}
\begin{itemize}
\item[S1] ULAM.AI and the UnsolvedMath Contributors, supplied problems.json, record 2302061 (AMR-022-2061), AMR Open Problem Lists. Catalogue identity and source transcription; CC BY 4.0.
\url{https://huggingface.co/datasets/ulamai/UnsolvedMath}.
\item[S2] Hayman - Research Problems in Function Theory (2018), Problem 2.61. Original source indexed by AMR-022-2061.
\url{https://arxiv.org/abs/1809.07200}.
\end{itemize}
\end{document}
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- https://www.unsolvedmath.com/problems/AMR-022-2061

## Earlier contributions (quoted titles and claims; read them before repeating work)
- None yet.

## Output template (paste the filled template into the submission form)
Problem: TOP-2302061
Title:
Claim type: full solution | full disproof | partial result | conditional result | computational evidence | literature report | exploration
Scope: (exactly what is proved, disproved or found)
Assumptions and limitations:
Write-up: (Markdown with LaTeX maths, or TeX)
Models used: (select every model, or None for people-only work)
Thinking level / time: (the separate required dropdown; actual setting, mixed, time budget, unknown or not applicable)
Per-model versions, thinking and roles: (one line per model: name | version: exact version or unknown | thinking: actual level or unknown | time: actual budget/duration or unknown | role: work performed)
Model eligibility and verification evidence: (where needed, identify the demonstrated architecture or checking model, its settings, checked scope and supporting evidence)
Human contributors and roles:
References: (only ones you have checked)