Complex Analysis- Singularities

In summary, the conversation discusses finding the coefficients of a Laurent series for a function f that is analytic at all complex planes except for z=-1 and z=3, which are simple poles. Part A determines that the series converges at 1<|z-2|<3. Part B involves finding the coefficients of the given Laurent series, using the hint to consider g(z) = (z+1)(z-3)f(z). There is a discussion about whether the given series is correct, as it may have an essential singularity at z=2.
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Homework Statement


Let f be analytic at the complex plane excapt for z= -1 and z=3 which are simple poles of f.

Let [tex] \Sigma_{-\infty}^{-1} a_{n}(z-2)^{n} [/tex] be the Laurent series of f.
In part A I've found that the series converges at 1<|z-2|<3 .
B is: Find the coeefficients [tex] a_{n} [/tex] of the given Laurent series.
Hint: Look at [tex] g(z) = (z+1)(z-3)f(z) [/tex]


Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution


We know that g(z) has no poles or singularities whatsoever. So Laurent series of g is actually a Taylor series... But how can we find from this data the given coeefficients?

Thanks in advance
 
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Are you sure that's a correct Laurent series for f(z)? Doesn't it have an essential singularity at z=2?
 
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I'm sure indeed...I had no typos in this one... But the an's can be also zero or something...
 

1. What is a singularity in complex analysis?

A singularity in complex analysis is a point in the complex plane where a function is not defined or is not analytic. It can be either an isolated point or an accumulation point.

2. What are the different types of singularities?

There are three types of singularities in complex analysis: removable singularities, poles, and essential singularities. Removable singularities can be "smoothed out" to make the function analytic, poles are characterized by a specific behavior near the singularity, and essential singularities have infinitely many distinct values near the singularity.

3. How can we determine the type of singularity at a specific point?

The type of singularity at a specific point can be determined by examining the behavior of the function near that point. If the function has a finite limit at the point, it is a removable singularity. If the function goes to infinity at the point, it is a pole. If the function has no limit at the point, it is an essential singularity.

4. Can a function have more than one singularity?

Yes, a function can have multiple singularities in the complex plane. These singularities can be of different types and can occur at different points.

5. How are singularities related to the concept of analyticity?

Analyticity is a property of functions in complex analysis that means they can be locally approximated by polynomial functions. Singularities occur when a function is not analytic, either because it is not defined at a specific point or because it has a discontinuity or infinite behavior at that point.

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