Let $$S = z \in \mathbb{C} : z - 1 = 1 \text{ and } (\sqrt{2} - 1)(z + \bar{z}) - i(z - \bar{z}) = 2\sqrt{2}$$. Let $$z_1, z_2 \in S$$ be such that $$z_1 = \max_{z \in S}z$$ and $$z_2 = \min_{z \in S}z$$. Then $$|\sqrt{2}z_1 - z_2^2$$ equals:

Simplify the Line Equation

$$(\sqrt{2}-1)(z+\bar{z}) - i(z-\bar{z}) = 2\sqrt{2}$$.

Let $$z = x+iy$$. Then $$z+\bar{z}=2x$$ and $$z-\bar{z}=2iy$$.

$$(\sqrt{2}-1)(2x) - i(2iy) = 2\sqrt{2} \implies (\sqrt{2}-1)x + y = \sqrt{2}$$.

 Intersection with Circle

The circle is $$(x-1)^2 + y^2 = 1$$. Substituting $$y = \sqrt{2} - (\sqrt{2}-1)x$$ into the circle equation and solving for $$x$$ gives the points of intersection.

The values result in $$z_1$$ and $$z_2$$ having specific magnitudes. Calculation of the required expression $$|\sqrt{2}z_1 - z_2^2|$$ simplifies to 2.

Correct Answer: 2 (Option D)