Let $a, b$ be positive real numbers, and let $x, y$ be complex numbers such that $|x| = a$ and $|y| = b$. Find the minimal and maximal value of \[\left|\frac{x + y}{1 + x\overline{y}}\right|\]
Source: ILL 1980-23
Tags: complex numbers, inequalities unsolved, inequalities
Let $a, b$ be positive real numbers, and let $x, y$ be complex numbers such that $|x| = a$ and $|y| = b$. Find the minimal and maximal value of \[\left|\frac{x + y}{1 + x\overline{y}}\right|\]