Math Problem Statement

For π‘Ÿ = 1,…,π‘ž, π‘ž ∈ β„• let (π‘Žπ‘›,π‘Ÿ)𝑛β‰₯0 be convergent sequences with π‘Žπ‘›,π‘Ÿ β†’ π‘π‘Ÿ ∈ ℝ as 𝑛 β†’ ∞. Define the sequence (𝑧𝑛)π‘›βˆˆβ„• by 𝑧𝑛 = π‘Žπ‘˜,π‘Ÿ if 𝑛 = π‘˜π‘ž + π‘Ÿ with π‘˜ ∈ β„•βˆͺ{0} and 1 ≀ π‘Ÿ ≀ π‘ž. [15 marks] Determine, with full justification and referring to the lecture notes if you use results from there, the set 𝐿 of all limit points of (𝑧𝑛)𝑛

Solution

To determine the set LL of all limit points of the sequence (zn)n∈N(z_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}, we analyze its definition and the given conditions.

Step 1: Understanding the Sequence Definition

We define the sequence (zn)n∈N(z_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}} using the sequences (an,r)nβ‰₯0(a_{n,r})_{n \geq 0} for r=1,…,qr = 1, \dots, q. Specifically, the value of znz_n depends on how nn is expressed in terms of kk and rr:

zn=ak,rifn=kq+r,wherek∈Nβˆͺ{0},1≀r≀q.z_n = a_{k,r} \quad \text{if} \quad n = kq + r, \quad \text{where} \quad k \in \mathbb{N} \cup \{0\}, \quad 1 \leq r \leq q.

This means that the sequence (zn)(z_n) is formed by interleaving the subsequences (an,r)(a_{n,r}), each converging to brb_r.

Step 2: Identifying the Limit Points

A limit point of (zn)(z_n) is any real number that is the limit of some subsequence of (zn)(z_n).

  • Each sequence (an,r)(a_{n,r}) is given to be convergent with:

    an,rβ†’br as nβ†’βˆž.a_{n,r} \to b_r \text{ as } n \to \infty.

  • Since the sequence (zn)(z_n) is composed of values from all (an,r)(a_{n,r}), we examine its subsequences corresponding to each rr.

  • Fixing rr, the subsequence (ak,r)kβ‰₯0(a_{k,r})_{k \geq 0} (where kk indexes every qq-th term of znz_n) converges to brb_r.

  • Therefore, for each r=1,…,qr = 1, \dots, q, brb_r is a limit point of (zn)(z_n).

  • Moreover, since (zn)(z_n) is entirely composed of elements from (an,r)(a_{n,r}), the only possible limits are the limits of these sequences.

Step 3: Conclusion

Since the only possible limit points are b1,b2,…,bqb_1, b_2, \dots, b_q, we conclude that:

L={b1,b2,…,bq}.L = \{b_1, b_2, \dots, b_q\}.

Thus, the set of all limit points of (zn)(z_n) is precisely the set of limit values of the original sequences (an,r)(a_{n,r}).


Would you like a more detailed breakdown of any part? Here are five related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. Why do the subsequences (ak,r)(a_{k,r}) preserve the convergence properties of (an,r)(a_{n,r})?
  2. Can (zn)(z_n) have a limit different from any brb_r?
  3. How does the choice of qq influence the structure of (zn)(z_n)?
  4. What would change if not all sequences (an,r)(a_{n,r}) converged?
  5. How can this result be generalized for more complex sequences?

Tip: When analyzing sequences, always consider subsequences corresponding to modular arithmetic patterns, as they often reveal convergence behavior.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Convergence of Sequences
Limit Points
Interleaved Sequences
Modular Arithmetic
Real Analysis

Formulas

z_n = a_{k,r} if n = kq + r

Theorems

Convergence Theorem
Properties of Limit Points

Suitable Grade Level

University Level