# we-solve research prompt: Math-1916, Zeros and one-points on three rays

Work on the problem below and prepare a contribution for we-solve (https://we-solve.github.io/problems/zeros-and-one-points-on-three-rays/).

## Rules
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## Problem statement (quoted material)
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% UnsolvedMath ID 3700015; source catalogue code AMR-036-0015
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\section*{Zeros and one-points on three rays}\label{3700015}
{\small UnsolvedMath ID 3700015 · AMR-036-0015 · Analysis · AMR Open Problem Lists}
\subsection{Definitions and mathematical statement}
For a real angle $\theta$, write
$R_\theta=\{re^{i\theta}:r>0\}$ for the open ray from
the origin. A $1$-point of an entire function $f$ is a
solution of $f(z)=1$, counted with multiplicity when needed.
The intended problem concerns transcendental entire functions,
with infinitely many zeros and infinitely many $1$-points.

Does there exist such an $f$ and an angle
\[
       \frac{\pi}{3}<\alpha<\frac{\pi}{2},
                   \qquad\alpha\ne\frac{2\pi}{5},
\]
for which
\[
 \{z:f(z)=0\}\subset R_0,\qquad
 \{z:f(z)=1\}\subset R_\alpha\cup R_{-\alpha}?
\]
These are requirements on every zero and every $1$-point
in the entire plane, not only on their limiting directions
at large modulus. The two value sets may contain multiple
points; no simplicity condition is imposed. Since the
origin lies on none of the open rays, it is neither a
zero nor a $1$-point.

The target is existence at any angle in the displayed
range other than the distinguished angle, or a proof of
nonexistence throughout that range. No finite-order growth
assumption is imposed. Infinitely many preimages of each
value make the radial distribution condition substantive:
polynomials or functions omitting one of the two values
would permit vacuous or elementary configurations unrelated
to the intended three-ray problem.
\subsection{Short English statement}
Can infinitely many zeros and one-points of a transcendental entire function be confined to these three rays at another allowed angle?
\subsection{Sources}
\begin{itemize}
\item[S1] ULAM.AI and the UnsolvedMath Contributors, supplied problems.json, record 3700015 (AMR-036-0015), AMR Open Problem Lists. Catalogue identity and source transcription; CC BY 4.0.
\url{https://huggingface.co/datasets/ulamai/UnsolvedMath}.
\item[S2] Eremenko - My favorite unsolved problems, Radially distributed values, first question. Original source indexed by AMR-036-0015.
\url{https://www.math.purdue.edu/~eremenko/uns1.html}.
\item[S3] A. Eremenko, Radially distributed values. Author-maintained primary problem note.
\url{https://www.math.purdue.edu/~eremenko/dvi/radial.pdf}.
\end{itemize}
\end{document}
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- https://www.unsolvedmath.com/problems/AMR-036-0015

## 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-3700015
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)