On the Dynamics of Rational Maps with Two Free Critical Points

Abstract

In this paper we discuss the dynamical structure of the rational family $(f_t)$ given by $$f_t(z)=t{z}^m(\frac{1-z}{1+z}{)}^n(m\ge 2,t\ne 0).$$ Each map $f_t$ has two super-attracting immediate basins and two free critical points. We prove that for $0<|t|\le 1$ and $|t|\ge 1$, either of these basins is completely invariant and at least one of the free critical points is inactive. Based on this separation we draw a detailed picture the structure of the dynamical and the parameter plane.

12 pages, 4 figures