For , set , which lies outside the closed disk. On , direct algebra gives the Poisson kernel identity
Using , the proposed Poisson formula for a holomorphic function becomes
The first term is by the Cauchy integral formula; the second vanishes by the Cauchy integral theorem, since its pole lies outside the disk. At the kernel is one, and the same identity is the mean value property for holomorphic functions. Therefore
Poisson formula for a holomorphic function Created 2026-10-25 Updated 2026-10-31
For holomorphic on a neighbourhood of the radius- closed disk and , the displayed representation holds even though may be complex-valued. For , put . On , the Poisson kernel equals . Replacing by reduces the formula to the Cauchy integral formula minus a zero contour integral whose pole lies outside. The case is the mean value property for holomorphic functions.