Non-real zeros of higher derivatives of real entire functions of infinite order

Abstract

Letf be a real meromorphic function of infinite order in the plane such thatf has finitely many poles. Then for eachk≥3, at least one off andf (k) has infinitely many non-real zeros. Together with a result of Edwards and Hellerstein, this establishes the analogue for higher derivatives of a conjecture going back to Wiman around 1911.