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Konformaalne refers to a property of mappings or transformations in mathematics, particularly within the field of complex analysis and differential geometry. A mapping is considered konformaalne if it preserves angles. More precisely, if two curves intersect at a point, their images under a konformaalne mapping will intersect at the corresponding point with the same angle between them. This preservation of angles is a fundamental characteristic of konformaalne transformations.

In the context of complex analysis, konformaalne mappings are often encountered when dealing with functions of a complex variable. A complex function $f(z)$ is konformaalne in a region if it is analytic (holomorphic) in that region and its derivative $f'(z)$ is non-zero. The derivative of an analytic function plays a crucial role in determining the local behavior of the mapping. At points where $f'(z)$ is non-zero, the mapping locally behaves like a rotation and scaling, which inherently preserves angles.

Konformaalne mappings have numerous applications in various scientific and engineering disciplines. They are widely used in fluid dynamics, where they can simplify problems involving fluid flow. In electrostatics, konformaalne transformations can be employed to solve problems related to electric fields. They also find use in cartography for creating maps that preserve the shape of small regions. The geometric properties of konformaalne mappings make them powerful tools for solving complex problems by transforming them into simpler, more manageable ones.