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Homework Statement
[tex]\sum_{n=0}^\infty} (n+1)z^n[/tex]
We have to find for which values of z is the series converging and also, we should find the sum of such a complex series.
Homework Equations
[tex]R = \frac{1}{\lim a_n^(1/n)}[/tex]
[tex] r<\rho<R [/tex]
[tex] q = \frac{r}{\rho} [/tex]
The Attempt at a Solution
First of all, I searched for a series expansion similar to our sum (I first thought it would be log (n+1) ) but it wasn't the case.
Then, I looked up for my lecture notes on uniform convergence and continuity, and I found these equations stated above. I think this should definitely help since it can also be applied to complex series.
The problem, though, is that I don't really know how to use such radii of convergence. I also wrote down the factor q, since it rather seems that to solve this sum I will most likely need the geometric series (sum q^n = 1/(1-q) ). So my problem really is how to deal with the (n+1) factor, otherwise, if it was just z^n it would just converge to 1/(1-z) for all |z| < 1 = r.
I would appreciate any help.
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