Exploring Bessel Function Generating Function

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The discussion revolves around the Bessel function generating function and its integral representation. The original poster presents a mathematical statement involving the generating function and seeks to derive an expression for the Bessel function using a contour integral approach.

Discussion Character

  • Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to utilize an analytic function theorem to express the Bessel function in terms of a contour integral. Some participants suggest considering a specific contour for the integral, indicating a potential direction for further exploration.

Discussion Status

The discussion is currently focused on exploring the application of contour integration to derive the desired integral representation of the Bessel function. Participants are engaging with the original poster's approach and providing suggestions, but there is no explicit consensus on the next steps.

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The original poster is required to use a specific contour integral form as part of their solution process, which may influence the direction of the discussion.

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Homework Statement



The Bessel function generating function is
[tex] e^{\frac{t}{2}(z-\frac{1}{z})} = \sum_{n=-\infty}^\infty J_n(t)z^n[/tex]

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[tex] J_n(t) = \frac{1}{\pi} \int_0^\pi cos(tsin(\vartheta)-n\vartheta)d\vartheta[/tex]

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So far I have been able to use an analytic function theorem to write

[tex] J_n(t)=\frac{1}{2\pi i} \oint e^{\frac{t}{2}(z-\frac{1}{z})}z^{-n-1}dz[/tex]
(we are required to use this)
But now I have no idea where to go from here.
 
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It looks to me like you want to insert a specific contour. Like z=exp(i*theta).
 


Thanks can't believe I missed it
 


Using Bessel generating function to derive a integral representation of Bessel function
 

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