Is Borel Resummation Always Useful?

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In summary, Borel resummation is a useful mathematical tool for calculating the sum of a divergent but Borel summable series. It involves taking an expression and defining the sum as an integral, but it can be challenging in situations where the general term of the series is unknown or complicated. The Borel measure is an essential part of analysis and is used in many mathematical theorems.
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"Borel resummation" is useful?

My question is if this is nothing but a "math tool" but not valid for realistic example, for example if we wish to calculate the divergent (but Borel summable) series:

[tex] a(0)+a(1)+a(2)+..... =S [/tex]

then you take the expression : [tex] B(x)=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\frac{a(n). x^{n} }{n!} [/tex] ,

so the sum of the series is just "defined":

tex] a(0)+a(1)+a(2)+.....=S=\int_{0}^{\infty}dxB(x)e^{-x} [/tex]

Of course if [tex] a(n)=(-1)^{n} [/tex] or [tex] a(n)=n! [/tex] then it's very easy to get B(x), but in a "realistic" situation that you don't even know the general term a(n) or it's very complicated there's no way to obtain its Borel sum :frown: :frown:
 
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You can ask this about for mathematical "tool", even for Pythagoras. What counts as useful? The Borel measure is part of analysis and analysis is used whenever you have functions. It always depends on how far back you want to trace. Decoherence of quantum mechanics is necessary that you can have a toast, but would you say this? However without, our universe wouldn't exist. Will say: we use the theorems that require Borel measurable sets.
 

1. What is Borel resummation?

Borel resummation is a mathematical technique used to sum divergent series, or series that do not converge to a finite value. It involves reconstructing a function from its power series representation using the Borel transform.

2. Why is Borel resummation useful?

Borel resummation is useful because it allows for the evaluation of divergent series, which are often encountered in physics and other scientific fields. It can also yield more accurate results than other summation methods, such as regular summation or Cesàro summation.

3. What are the advantages of using Borel resummation over other summation methods?

Borel resummation has several advantages over other summation methods, including its ability to handle a wider range of functions and its robustness when dealing with singularities. It also has better convergence properties and can provide more precise results.

4. How is Borel resummation applied in scientific research?

Borel resummation is commonly used in physics, particularly in the field of quantum field theory, to evaluate divergent series and improve the accuracy of calculations. It has also been applied in other areas of mathematics and engineering.

5. Are there any limitations to using Borel resummation?

While Borel resummation is a powerful tool, it does have some limitations. It may not always be applicable to certain types of functions, and the accuracy of the results can be affected by the choice of Borel summation method. Additionally, it can be computationally expensive for complex functions.

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