Math Problem Statement

Radius of convergence of sum ((z-2i)^n)/(n^n) as n approaches infinity from 0

Solution

The given series is:

n=0(z2i)nnn\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{(z - 2i)^n}{n^n}

To find the radius of convergence of this power series, we can apply the Root Test (Cauchy-Hadamard theorem). The radius of convergence RR is given by:

1R=lim supnann\frac{1}{R} = \limsup_{n \to \infty} \sqrt[n]{|a_n|}

where an=(z2i)nnna_n = \frac{(z - 2i)^n}{n^n}.

Step 1: Find the general term

The general term is:

an=(z2i)nnna_n = \frac{(z - 2i)^n}{n^n}

We can express this as:

an=(z2in)na_n = \left( \frac{z - 2i}{n} \right)^n

Step 2: Apply the Root Test

We now apply the root test to this series. Taking the nn-th root of ana_n:

[ \sqrt[n]{|a_n|} = \sqrt[n]{\left| \frac{(z - 2i)^n}{n^n} \right|} ]

Simplifying:

ann=z2in\sqrt[n]{|a_n|} = \left| \frac{z - 2i}{n} \right|

This simplifies further to:

ann=z2in\sqrt[n]{|a_n|} = \frac{|z - 2i|}{n}

Step 3: Find the limit

Taking the limit as nn \to \infty:

limnz2in=0\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{|z - 2i|}{n} = 0

Since this limit is 0, the series converges for all zz. Therefore, the radius of convergence RR is infinite.

Final Answer:

The radius of convergence is R=\boxed{R = \infty}.

Would you like more details on how the Root Test works, or any additional explanations?

Here are 5 related questions you could explore:

  1. How does the Root Test compare to the Ratio Test for finding the radius of convergence?
  2. What is the significance of an infinite radius of convergence for a power series?
  3. How would the radius of convergence change if the general term were (z2i)nn!\frac{(z - 2i)^n}{n!}?
  4. What are some common series with finite radii of convergence?
  5. How do singularities of a function affect the radius of convergence of its series expansion?

Tip: When applying the Root Test, the behavior of ana_n as nn \to \infty is key to determining convergence.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Analysis
Power Series
Radius of Convergence

Formulas

Root Test (Cauchy-Hadamard Theorem): R = 1 / limsup (|a_n|^(1/n))
General term of the series: a_n = ((z - 2i)^n) / (n^n)

Theorems

Cauchy-Hadamard Theorem
Root Test

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (Calculus or Complex Analysis)