Complex Analysis: Radius of Convergence

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The discussion focuses on determining the radius of convergence for two power series: a) \(\sum z^{n!}\) and b) \(\sum (n+2^{n})z^{n}\). For part a, the radius of convergence is confirmed to be 1, as the coefficients \(c_n\) are effectively 1. In part b, the coefficients are \(c_n = n + 2^{n}\), leading to a radius of convergence of 1/2, derived using the formula for radius \(R = 1/\limsup_{n \to \infty} |c_n|^{1/n}\). The confusion regarding the role of \(z^n\) in the calculations is clarified, emphasizing that it does not affect the radius of convergence directly.

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  • Understanding of power series and their convergence properties
  • Familiarity with the concept of limsup in mathematical analysis
  • Knowledge of the formula for radius of convergence
  • Basic grasp of sequences and series in complex analysis
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  • Study the derivation of the radius of convergence using the formula \(R = 1/\limsup_{n \to \infty} |c_n|^{1/n}\)
  • Learn about the ratio test and its application in determining convergence
  • Explore the properties of limsup and its significance in series analysis
  • Investigate other methods for finding the radius of convergence, such as the root test
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Students and educators in complex analysis, particularly those focusing on power series and convergence tests. This discussion is beneficial for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of series convergence in mathematical contexts.

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Homework Statement


Find the radius of convergence of the power series:
a) [tex]\sum[/tex] z[tex]^{n!}[/tex]
n=0 to infinity

b) [tex]\sum[/tex] (n+2[tex]^{n}[/tex])z[tex]^{n}[/tex]
n=0 to infinity

Homework Equations


Radius = 1/(limsup n=>infinity |cn|^1/n)


The Attempt at a Solution


a) Is cn in this case just 1? And plugging it in, the radius is 1?

b) cn = n+2[tex]^{n}[/tex], so then limsup n=> infinity |n+2[tex]^{n}[/tex]|[tex]^{1/n}[/tex] => ?? I'm stuck at this point.

i'm also confused in general, is cn just a sequence of coefficients, and what is zn? And I have other formulas for figuring out the radius of convergence, such as the ratio test. I'm not sure when to use which methods. Thank you!
 
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I also don't understand why z^n isn't used in the calculation of the radius of convergence.
 
So I'm running into trouble for part b still, any help would be greatly appreciated. The answer key says 1/2, but I don't know how to derive that.
 

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