To find the sum of the series

$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{n}{(2n-1)^2(2n+1)^2},$

we can use a few advanced techniques involving series manipulation and partial fraction decomposition.

First, we observe the structure of the series:

$\frac{n}{(2n-1)^2(2n+1)^2}.$

Notice that this expression involves the product of quadratic terms in the denominator. We can start by simplifying the expression using partial fractions. We aim to decompose the fraction into a form that makes the summation easier.

1. Partial Fraction Decomposition: We start by decomposing:

$\frac{n}{(2n-1)^2(2n+1)^2}.$

We assume a form:

$\frac{n}{(2n-1)^2(2n+1)^2} = \frac{A}{2n-1} + \frac{B}{(2n-1)^2} + \frac{C}{2n+1} + \frac{D}{(2n+1)^2}.$

However, since we have squared terms in the denominator, the partial fraction decomposition might be a bit more complicated. Instead, another effective approach could be to express $n$ in terms of $(2n-1)$ and $(2n+1)$:

2. Alternate Approach: Rewrite the numerator $n$ in terms of $(2n-1)$ and $(2n+1)$:

$n = \frac{(2n-1) + (2n+1)}{2}.$

Substitute this back into the sum:

$\frac{n}{(2n-1)^2(2n+1)^2} = \frac{\frac{(2n-1) + (2n+1)}{2}}{(2n-1)^2(2n+1)^2} = \frac{1}{2} \left( \frac{1}{(2n-1)(2n+1)^2} + \frac{1}{(2n+1)(2n-1)^2} \right).$

Now, this separates into two sums, each of which we can tackle separately.

3. Sum Simplification: Consider the two separate sums:

$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n-1)(2n+1)^2}$ $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n+1)(2n-1)^2}.$

These sums can be further simplified using series properties and known sums, such as the telescoping series or other advanced series techniques.

4. Final Summation: Using these simplifications, we can sum each part. Often, this involves known results from series in advanced calculus or analytic number theory.

However, without the full decomposition and a deeper analysis involving more advanced techniques, we recognize that the sum converges due to the $n$ in the numerator and the squared terms in the denominator growing quickly. The series is summable, and its exact sum can be found using specialized summation techniques.

Concluding Remarks

The series

$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{n}{(2n-1)^2(2n+1)^2}$

can be approached through partial fraction decomposition and advanced series techniques. It converges to a finite value, but finding the exact closed form requires deeper analysis and possibly known results from advanced series summations.

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Questions for Further Exploration:

1. What are partial fraction decompositions, and how are they used in series?
2. Can we apply the comparison test to determine the convergence of the given series?
3. How do telescoping series work in simplifying complex series?
4. What are some known results for series involving quadratic denominators?
5. How can we transform the original series into a form easier to sum?
6. What techniques are used in advanced calculus for summing infinite series?
7. Can we use integration to find the sum of the series?
8. What role do special functions play in summing complex series?

Tip

When dealing with complex series, always check if known series or special functions can be applied to simplify the summation process.