Does This Series Converge for Different Values of Alpha?

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The discussion revolves around the convergence of the series ##\sum_{n=0}^\infty \left( ne^{\frac 3 n}-n \right) \left ( \sin \frac {\alpha} {n} - \frac 5 n\right)##, particularly as it pertains to different values of ##\alpha##. Participants are examining the behavior of the series as ##n## approaches infinity and the implications of various terms within the series.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants are analyzing the asymptotic behavior of the terms in the series, questioning the definition of the series at ##n=0##, and discussing the implications of different values of ##\alpha## on convergence. There is also a focus on whether the derived expressions are correct and how to approach the conclusion regarding convergence.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing insights into the asymptotic analysis and raising questions about specific cases. Some guidance has been offered regarding the need to consider different scenarios for ##\alpha##, but there is no explicit consensus on the convergence of the series yet.

Contextual Notes

There is a noted confusion regarding the starting index of the series, with a correction from ##n=0## to ##n=1##. Participants express frustration with the complexity of series convergence, indicating a need for further clarification on the topic.

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Homework Statement
the series ##\sum_{n=0}^\infty \left( ne^{\frac 3 n}-n \right) \left ( \sin \frac {\alpha} {n} - \frac 5 n\right)##
Relevant Equations
convergence of a series
The series ##\sum_{n=0}^\infty \left( ne^{\frac 3 n}-n \right) \left ( \sin \frac {\alpha} {n} - \frac 5 n\right)##

i did

##\sum_{n=0}^\infty n\left( e^{\frac 3 n}-1 \right) \left ( \sin \frac {\alpha} {n} - \frac 5 n\right)##

for n going to infinity

## \left( e^{\frac 3 n}-1 \right)## is asymptotic to ## \frac 3 n ## ##\Rightarrow## ##n \frac 3 n \Rightarrow 3##

## \left ( \sin \frac {\alpha} {n}\right)## is asymptotic to ##\frac {\alpha} {n}##

end i end up with
##\sum_{n=0}^\infty \left( ne^{\frac 3 n}-n \right) \left ( \sin \frac {\alpha} {n} - \frac 5 n\right)## ~ ##3 \left ( \frac {\alpha} {n} - \frac 5 n\right)##

is it correct up to here? can't see how to get a conclusion, supposing that is correct up to here.
an help?
don't understand why i struggle so much with series
 
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Mmm... is this series even defined for ##n=0##?
 
Gaussian97 said:
Mmm... is this series even defined for ##n=0##?
sorry typing mistake is ##n=1##
 
DottZakapa said:
Homework Statement:: the series ##\sum_{n=0}^\infty \left( ne^{\frac 3 n}-n \right) \left ( \sin \frac {\alpha} {n} - \frac 5 n\right)##
Relevant Equations:: convergence of a series

The series ##\sum_{n=0}^\infty \left( ne^{\frac 3 n}-n \right) \left ( \sin \frac {\alpha} {n} - \frac 5 n\right)##

i did

##\sum_{n=0}^\infty n\left( e^{\frac 3 n}-1 \right) \left ( \sin \frac {\alpha} {n} - \frac 5 n\right)##

for n going to infinity

## \left( e^{\frac 3 n}-1 \right)## is asymptotic to ## \frac 3 n ## ##\Rightarrow## ##n \frac 3 n \Rightarrow 3##

## \left ( \sin \frac {\alpha} {n}\right)## is asymptotic to ##\frac {\alpha} {n}##

end i end up with
##\sum_{n=0}^\infty \left( ne^{\frac 3 n}-n \right) \left ( \sin \frac {\alpha} {n} - \frac 5 n\right)## ~ ##3 \left ( \frac {\alpha} {n} - \frac 5 n\right)##

is it correct up to here? can't see how to get a conclusion, supposing that is correct up to here.
an help?
don't understand why i struggle so much with series
Series are not a simple topic.
But don't leave the ## \Sigma ## out :
## \Sigma 3 \left ( \frac {\alpha} {n} - \frac 5 n\right)=(3/n)( \alpha -5) ##

Now you can maybe do a L'Hopital-like thing and see if the n-th term goes to 0 fast-enough for convergence.
 
DottZakapa said:
I end up with
$$\sum_{n=0}^\infty \left( ne^{\frac 3 n}-n \right) \left ( \sin \frac {\alpha} {n} - \frac 5 n\right) \sim 3 \left ( \frac {\alpha} {n} - \frac 5 n\right)$$
Is it correct up to here? I can't see how to get a conclusion, supposing that is correct up to here. Any help? I don't understand why I struggle so much with series.
You need to consider the cases where ##\alpha=5## and where ##\alpha \ne 5##.
 

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