Power Series

Professor Dave Explains
20 Jul 201806:48
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TLDRThis video introduces power series, which take the form of an infinite polynomial with coefficients C and variable X. Specific examples of power series are analyzed to determine convergence and divergence using methods like the ratio test. A theorem states that a power series either converges only when X is a particular value, converges for any X, or converges when |X-A| is less than some radius R. An example applies the ratio test to conclude that the series with terms Xn/n! converges for any X, having an infinite radius of convergence. Overall, the video covers the basics of power series including how to assess convergence, divergence, radius of convergence, and interval of convergence.

Takeaways
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ A power series takes the form of coefficients multiplied by powers of x, summed from 0 to infinity
  • ๐Ÿ˜Š The domain of a power series function is the set of x values for which the series converges
  • ๐Ÿง Specific examples of power series include geometric series and series with (x - a) raised to the n power
  • ๐Ÿ”Ž The ratio test can be used to determine if a power series converges or diverges
  • ๐Ÿค” There are 3 possibilities for a power series: converges only at x=a, converges for all x, or converges within a radius
  • ๐Ÿ˜ฎ The radius of convergence R defines the interval where the series converges
  • ๐Ÿค“ We can find the radius of convergence R using the ratio test on the general power series
  • ๐Ÿง The interval of convergence is the interval of x values where the series converges
  • ๐Ÿ‘ An example power series was shown to have an infinite radius of convergence
  • ๐Ÿฅณ Understanding properties like radius of convergence is key for working with power series
Q & A
  • What is a power series?

    -A power series is a series that takes the form C sub N times X to the N power, from zero, to infinity. The C's are constants called coefficients.

  • How do you determine if a power series converges or diverges?

    -Methods like the ratio test can be used to determine convergence and divergence. The ratio test involves taking the limit of the ratio of consecutive terms as N approaches infinity.

  • What is the radius of convergence?

    -For a power series centered at A, the radius of convergence R is the value such that the series converges when the absolute value of X - A is less than R, and diverges when greater than R.

  • What are the three possibilities for convergence of a power series?

    -1) The series converges only when X = A. 2) The series converges for any X. 3) The series converges when |X - A| < R and diverges when |X - A| > R.

  • What is the interval of convergence?

    -The interval of convergence consists of all values of X for which the power series converges.

  • How can you find the radius of convergence?

    -Methods like the ratio test can be used to find the radius of convergence. Taking the limit of the ratio test gives the value of the radius of convergence.

  • What happens when the radius of convergence is 0 or infinite?

    -A radius of convergence of 0 means the series only converges at X = A. A radius of convergence of infinity means the series converges for any X.

  • What is an example of a convergent power series?

    -The series summation of X to the N over N factorial converges for all X, so it has an infinite radius of convergence.

  • What are the coefficients in a power series?

    -The coefficients are the constants C sub N that multiply each term X^N in the series.

  • What is an example of a divergent power series?

    -The series summation of N from 0 to infinity diverges, since the terms do not approach 0.

Outlines
00:00
๐Ÿ˜€ Power Series Introduced

A power series has the form C sub N times X to the N power from zero to infinity. The C's are constant coefficients and the sum is represented by a function F(X). The domain is the X values where the series converges.

05:04
๐Ÿ˜€ Evaluating Convergence of Power Series

We can use methods like the ratio test to evaluate convergence. There's a theorem with 3 cases: converges only at X=A, converges for any X, or converges between -R and R based on the radius of convergence R.

๐Ÿ˜€ Example Power Series

The example series X^N/N! converges for any X, with an infinite radius of convergence, fitting the second case of the convergence theorem.

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Keywords
๐Ÿ’กpower series
A power series is a series that takes the form of C sub N times X to the N power, from zero to infinity, where C sub N are constant coefficients. This video explains different types of power series and analyzes their convergence and divergence using methods like the ratio test. Power series are a key concept discussed and exemplified throughout the video.
๐Ÿ’กconvergence
Convergence refers to whether an infinite series will sum to a finite number. The video analyzes convergence of different power series using methods like the ratio test. For example, it shows that the power series with all coefficients equal to 1 converges when X is between -1 and 1.
๐Ÿ’กdivergence
Divergence is when an infinite series sums to infinity or fails to approach a finite limit. The video discusses determining divergence of power series as the opposite of convergence. For the power series example with X-3, divergence occurs when the absolute value of X-3 is greater than 1.
๐Ÿ’กradius of convergence
For a power series centered around X=a, the radius of convergence R refers to the interval (-R+a, R+a) within which the series converges. As shown in the video, a power series can have radius 0, infinite radius, or a finite radius between 0 and infinity determined by methods like the ratio test.
๐Ÿ’กinterval of convergence
The interval of convergence consists of the values of X for which a particular power series converges. This depends on the radius of convergence. For example, the video shows that the series with X to the N over N factorial has an infinite interval of convergence from -infinity to +infinity.
๐Ÿ’กratio test
The ratio test is a technique used to determine convergence or divergence by analyzing the limit as N approaches infinity of the ratio between consecutive terms. The video demonstrates using the ratio test to find the radius and interval of convergence for sample power series.
๐Ÿ’กtheorem
The video mentions a theorem that summarizes three possibilities for power series - convergence only when X equals a point, convergence for all X, or convergence within a particular radius.
๐Ÿ’กcoefficients
The constants C sub N that multiply each power of X in a power series are called coefficients. The video shows both an example with all coefficients equal to 1, and a general power series where coefficients can take on any constant values.
๐Ÿ’กdomain
The domain of a power series refers to the set of X values for which the series converges to a finite sum. Determining the domain involves analyzing convergence, divergence, radius of convergence etc. as shown for the example power series.
๐Ÿ’กfunction
The video states that the sum of a power series can be represented by a function F(X), obtained by adding up all the terms. Analysis of convergence then allows determining the domain of this function.
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