# we-solve research prompt: Math-2062, Research Problems in Function Theory — Problem 5.71

Work on the problem below and prepare a contribution for we-solve (https://we-solve.github.io/problems/research-problems-in-function-theory-problem-5-71/).

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## Problem statement (quoted material)
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% UnsolvedMath ID 2305071; source catalogue code AMR-022-5071
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\section*{Research Problems in Function Theory — Problem 5.71}\label{2305071}
{\small UnsolvedMath ID 2305071 · AMR-022-5071 · Analysis · AMR Open Problem Lists}
\subsection{Definitions and mathematical statement}
Let $f(z)=\sum_{k\ge1}a_kz^{n_k}$ be holomorphic in the unit disc, where the nonzero exponents are positive integers satisfying $n_{k+1}/n_k\ge q>1$ for a fixed $q$. Define
\[
T(r,f)=\frac1{2\pi}\int_0^{2\pi}\log^+|f(re^{i\theta})|\,d\theta,
\quad
m(r,w;f)=\frac1{2\pi}\int_0^{2\pi}
\log^+\frac1{|f(re^{i\theta})-w|}\,d\theta.
\]
Assume $T(r,f)\to\infty$ as $r\uparrow1$. The deficiency of a finite value $w\in\mathbb C$ is
$\delta(w,f)=\liminf_{r\uparrow1}m(r,w;f)/T(r,f)$.
Must $\delta(w,f)=0$ for every finite $w$?
The question concerns the relative rarity measured by integrated logarithmic means; merely proving that each value is assumed infinitely often is weaker. The gap condition holds with one ratio $q$ for the complete exponent sequence. The coefficients may tend to zero, provided their combined growth still makes $T$ unbounded.
Primary work of Tsuboi gives additional sufficient coefficient-growth conditions and recalls Murai's result when the coefficients do not tend to zero. Those special cases do not remove the general unbounded-characteristic hypothesis posed here.
\subsection{Short English statement}
Does every disc power series with Hadamard gaps and unbounded characteristic have no finite deficient value?
\subsection{Sources}
\begin{itemize}
\item[S1] ULAM.AI and the UnsolvedMath Contributors, supplied problems.json, record 2305071 (AMR-022-5071), 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 5.71. Original source indexed by AMR-022-5071.
\url{https://arxiv.org/abs/1809.07200}.
\item[S3] N. Tsuboi, The defects of power series in the unit disk with Hadamard gaps, introduction and sufficient conditions.
\url{https://www.cajpn.org/complex/refs/thesis/16D-Tsuboi.pdf}.
\end{itemize}
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- https://www.unsolvedmath.com/problems/AMR-022-5071

## 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-2305071
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)