Cauchy Definition and 381 Threads

Homework Statement Let {x_n} be a sequence. and let r be a real number 0<r<1. Suppose |x_(n+1) - x_n|<=r|x_n -x_(n-1)| for all n>1. Prove that {x_n} is Cauchy and hence convergent. Homework Equations if |r|<1 then the sequence \sum r^k from k=0 to n converges to 1/(1-r) The...

Homework Statement My problem is this, you are given that for a sequence the following is true: \left|x_{n} - x_{n+1}\right| < \frac{1}{4^{n}} So its an obvious case to prove the sequence is Cauchy. Homework Equations So I'll state the stuff just for the sake of it...

Homework Statement What does it mean when a sequence is Cauchy?

Homework Statement Evaluate the integral: I=\frac{1}{2\pi} \int^{2\pi}_0 \frac{d\theta}{1-2aCos\theta + a^2}, 0 < a < 1. This integral is worked out in the book as an example, but I don't understand all the steps. My confusion is highlighted in red below. (From Complex Variables, Stephen...

Homework Statement Integrate using Cauchy Formula or Cauchy Theorem: I=\oint_{|z+1|=2}\frac{z^2}{4-z^2} dz (From Complex Variables, Stephen Fisher (2nd Edition), Exercise 2.3.3) Homework Equations \frac{1}{2\pi i}\oint_{\gamma} \frac{f(s)}{s-z} ds= \left\{ \begin{array}{lr}f(z) & : z \in...

Hi, I need to prove that any infinite subsequence {xnk}of a Cauchy sequence {xn}is a Cauchy sequence equivalent to {xn}. My problem is that it seemed way too easy, so I'm concerned that I missed something. Please see the attachment for my solution, and let me know what you think. Thanks.

Homework Statement assuming an and bn are cauchy, use a triangle inequality argument to show that cn= | an-bn| is cauchy Homework Equations an is cauchy iff for all e>0, there is some natural N, m,n>=N-->|an-am|<e The Attempt at a Solution I am currently trying to work backwards on this one...

Let M be a subspace of l^infinity consisting of all sequences x = (x_j) with at most finitely many nonzero terms. Find a Cauchy sequence in M which does not converge in M, so that M is not complete. Does anyone have any ideas what to use for a Cauchy sequence that does not converge in M? I've...

i got this question http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/3713/88436110xw9.gif here is the solution: http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/6717/14191543qm1.th.gif they are taking the minimal value and the maximal value the innequalitty that the write is correct min< <max but why??

Homework Statement http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1/48572399ly5.png The Attempt at a Solution I tried dividing the two pdf's but that isn't right. If you have X normal and Y normal distributed how can you derive the distribution function of X/Y?

need to prove there's limit by cauchy criterion http://mathworld.wolfram.com/CauchyCriterion.html the sequence: {X_n}=(10/1)(11/3)...(n+9/2n-1) my try : is that right ? http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=22221wl0.jpg

Homework Statement prove or refute: if lim(a(2n)-a(n)=o , then a(n) is a cauchy sequence Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I need to prove that for every m,n big enough a(m)-a(n)<epsilon so I know for all m and n I can say m=l*n, lim(a(m)-a(n))=lim(a(n*l)-a(n*l/2)...

This is what it is in my book, i don't know how it went from saying that the difference is 2e and then using e/2 . The part that confuses me , is why the book outlines (1) to then use it in the proof, it looks that (1) doesn't even matter because since e > 0 then e/2 will do just fine. (1)...

Suppose { a_n } converges to A. Choose e > 0, THere is a positive integer N such that, if n, m >= N , then A - e < a_n < A + e and A - e < a_m < A + e Thus for all n, m >= N we find a_n ∈ ( A - e , A + e ) and a_m ∈ ( A - e , A +e ) . the set ( A - e, A +e ) is an interval of length...

Every convergent sequence is a cauchy sequence Proof: Suppose {a_n} converges to A, choose e > 0 , then e/2 > 0 there is a positive integer N such that n>=N implies abs[a_n - A ] < e/2 the difference between a_n , a_m was less than twice the original choice of e Now if m , n...

Homework Statement Every convergent sequence is a cauchy sequence Homework Equations Proof: Suppose {a_n} converges to A, choose e > 0 , then e/2 > 0 there is a positive integer N such that n>=N implies abs[a_n - A ] < e/2 the difference between a_n , a_m was less than...

I recently did a problem in which the integral around a contour contained two residues, the sum of which was zero, so the total integral around the entire path was zero? By the CIT, the function should then be analytic (holomorphic, if you like) inside that contour, but it isn't obviously...

Is every sequence that converges a Cauchy sequence (in that for every e > 0, there is an integer N such that |a_n - a_m| < e whenever n,m > N)? I think it is because if a sequence a_n converges to L, then you can mark off an open interval of any size about L such that this interval contains all...

By definition, a sequence a(n) has the Cauchy sequence if for eery E>0 ,there exist a natural number N such that Abs(a(n) - a(m) ) < E for all n, m > N Could anyone tell me what is a(m) ? is it a subsequence of a(n) , or could it be any other non related sequence ?

Homework Statement I have attached the problem statement Homework Equations Also find attached The Attempt at a Solution My attempt is attached together with the problem statement and the relevant equations.

Ok so I am asking for some help, please help. I don't know how to apply the formula given for Cauchy's Theorum, on the complex plane if anyone can show me a good website with examples on this topic, please tell me.. I am struggling and this is like a cry for help, please help. thank you

Homework Statement Show that the following sequence converges: xn= (sin(1)/2) + (sin(2)/2^2) + (sin(3)/2^3) +...+ (sin(n)/2^n) Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution To show that it converges, i want to show that it is a cauchy sequence (since all cauchy sequences...

For n in the naturals, let p_n = 1 + \frac{1}{2!} + ... + \frac{1}{n!} Show it is cauchy. Attempt: I have set up |p_n+k - p_n | < e , and I have solved for this. I got |p_{n+k} - p_n | = \frac{1}{(n+1)!} + ... + \frac{1}{(n+k)!} I am trying to follow an example in the...

Let a_1 and a_2 be arbitrary real number that are not equal. For n \geq 3, define a_n inductively by, a_n = \frac{1}{2} (a_{n-1}+a_{n+2} ) I cannot get the result that the book gets. I proceed, a_{n+1} - a_{n} = \frac{1}{2}(a_n + a_{n-1} ) - \frac{1}{2} (a_{n-1} + a_{n-2} ) =...

Homework Statement Define the Sequence an= n1/2 where n is a natural number. Show that |an+1-an| -> 0 but an is not a cauchy sequence Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution (Ignore this paragraph)[SIZE="1"]Well, unfortunately I am stuck on the very first part. How exactly do I...

Homework Statement Let a_n = (1/2)[(1/a_n)+1] and a_1=1, does this sequence converge? Homework Equations A sequence in R^n is convergernt if and only if it's cauchy. A sequence in R^n is called a cauchy sequence if x_k - x_j ->0 as k, j-> infinity. The Attempt at a Solution I...

Homework Statement http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/5994/67110701dt0.png Homework Equations A banach space is a complete normed space which means that every Cauchy sequence converges. The Attempt at a Solution I'm stuck at exercise (c). Suppose (f_n)_n is a Cauchy sequence in E. Then...

Homework Statement Show that when f(z)=x^3+i(1-y)^3, it is legitimate to write: f'(z)=u_x+iv_x=3x^2 only when z=i Homework Equations Cauchy riemann equations: u_x=v_y , u_y=-v_x f'(z)=u_x+i*v_y The Attempt at a Solution u=x^3 v=(1-y)^3 u_x=3*x^2 v_y=-3*(1-y)^2...

Ok, so I can get through most of this but I can't seem to get the last part... Here is the problem xU_x + (y^2+1)U_y = U-1; U(x,x) = e^x Characteristic equations are: \frac{dx}{x} = \frac{dy}{y^2+1} = \frac{dU}{U-1} Solving the first and third gives: \frac{U-1}{x} = c_1 The...

Homework Statement Ok, so I can get through most of this but I can't seem to get the last part... Here is the problem xU_x + (y^2+1)U_y = U-1; U(x,x) = e^x Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Characteristic equations are: \frac{dx}{x} = \frac{dy}{y^2+1} =...

Hi There. Was working on these and I think I managed to get most of them but still have a few niggling parts. I've managed to do questions 2,3,3Part2 and I've shown my working out so I'd be greatful if you could verify whether they are correct. Please could you also guide me on Q1 & 4...

Hello all. I'm having trouble on the following homework problem. It seems like it should be easy, but I'm just now sure how to approach it Homework Statement Let (s_n) be a sequence st |s_{n+1} - s_n | < 2^{-n}, \forall n \in \mathbb{N} show that (s_n) converges The Attempt at a...

Homework Statement what is the relation between cauchy_schwarz inequality and this ; Sin(a+b)=Sin(a)Cos(b)+Cos(a)Sin(b):biggrin: Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution

I was looking at the proof of the residue theorem on MathWorld: http://mathworld.wolfram.com/ResidueTheorem.html and got stucked on the 3rd relation. I don't understand why the Cauchy integral theorem requires that the first term vanishes. From the Cauchy integral theorem, the contour...

I'm currently in the process of understanding the properties of the Cauchy (or inner event) horizon in a rotating Kerr black hole. Initially, I thought the horizon was a result of centrifugal forces from the rotating ring singularity and extreme frame dragging that forced matter outwards...

Homework Statement Prove that the following sequence is Cauchy: a_n = [a_(n-1) + a_(n-2)]/2 (i.e. the average of the last two), where a_0 = x a_1 = y Homework Equations None The Attempt at a Solution I was trying to use the definition of Cauchy (i.e. |a_m - a_n| < e) by...

This is review from class the other day that I managed to miss because of illness and I was wondering if someone could explain how to go about solving these problems: #1 Let B = \left\{ \frac{(-1)^nn}{n+1}:n = 1,2,3,...\right\} Find the limit points of B Is B a closed set? Is B an open set...

I'm basically trying to show that if (an) and (bn) are Cauchy sequences, then (cn) = |an - bn| is also a Cauchy sequence. I know that the triangle inequality is going to be used at one point or another, but I suppose I'm a little confused because: (an) is Cauchy implies |an - am| < e (bn) is...

Hi, so suppose f(z) is a complex function analytic on {z|1<|z|} (outside the unit circle). Also, we know that limit as z-->infinity of zf(z) = A. Now I need to show that for any circle C_{R} centered at origin with radius R>1 and counterclockwise orientation, that \oint f(z)dz = 2\pi iA...

So it's here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cauchy_condensation_test My question is this: is the value of the base 2 in 2^k an arbitrary value? Or is there something special about 2? Can we just use something like e^k instead?

Homework Statement Prove that the sequence x_{n+1} = \frac{(x_{n})^{2} + 2}{2x_{n}} where x_{1} = 1 is Cauchy.Homework Equations The sequence comes from using Newton's Method on x^2 + 2, but we aren't supposed to use sqrt(2) anywhere in the solution. In fact, the next part of the problem is...

Hello. This is the presented problem: Suppose (b_{n}) is a decreasing satisfying b_{n}\ge\ 0. Show that the series \sum^{\infty}_{n=1}b_{n} diverges if the series \sum^{\infty}_{n=0}{2^{n}b_{2^{n}}} diverges. I've already proved that i can create \sum^{\infty}_{n=0}{2^{n}b_{2^{n}}} from...

Homework Statement Find the general solution of x^2y" - 2y = 0 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Can anyone tell me how to find the general solution of the Euler Cauchy equation. How do we make it into one?? Thanks.

Homework Statement Hi, I have this problem and I don't know how to finish it: Using the Cauchy Theorem, prove that the Fourier tranform of \frac{1}{(1+t^2)} is \pi.e^{-2.\pi.|f|} .( you must show the intergration contour) Stetch the power spectrum. I applied the Fourier transform...

How could i show that the sequence (An)= (1+(1/sqrt(2))+(1/Sqrt(3))+...+(1/sqrt(n))-2sqrt(n))) is Cauchy? Thanks in advance!

Homework Statement If f(z) is analytic interior to and on a simple closed contour C, then all the derivatives f^k(z) , k=1,2,3... exist in the domain D interior to C, and f^k(z)=\frac{k!}{2i\pi}\int_{C}\frac{f(\zeta)d\zeta}{(\zeta-z)^{k+1}} Prove for second derivative. The...

Hello: I am wondering about the following: Let C be the circle |z| = 3. the contour integral g(w) = integral on C of (2*z^2-z-2/z-w)dz can be evaluated by cauchy's integral formula. I am wondering what happens if w is greater than 3. Would you get this: f = 2*z^2-z-2. This is...

Hi, I don't understand the cauchy theorem on complex analysis. I have this problem and I would like to have some help for it. The question is: Use the Cauchy Integral Theorem to prove that: \int_{-\infty}^{+\infty}\frac{1}{x^2-2x+5}dx=\frac{\pi}{2} It is told to have a closed...

Hey all, I've lurked on here and have found you all very useful and I have this question that is really bugging me. How would you prove something is a cauchy sequence using tits definition.

I'm doing these in order to prepare for my quiz in a week. I have no clue where to get started or the first step in attempting problem 3 and problem 4. Please do not solve it, I just want a guide and a direction... thanks if you guys don't mind, please download and have a look!