Find Laurent Series for $\frac{1}{z^2(1 - z)}$ in $0 < |z| < 1$ & $|z| > 1$

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The discussion focuses on finding the Laurent series for the function $\frac{1}{z^2(1 - z)}$ in two distinct regions: $0 < |z| < 1$ and $|z| > 1$. In the region $0 < |z| < 1$, the series converges to $\sum_{n = -2}^{\infty} z^n$ using the geometric series expansion. For the region $|z| > 1$, the series converges to $-\sum_{n = 3}^{\infty} \left(\frac{1}{z}\right)^n$, derived from manipulating the geometric series with respect to $\frac{1}{z}$. Both series are confirmed to be correct.

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Find the Laurent series for $1/z^2(1 - z)$ in the regions

$0 < |z| < 1$
$$
\frac{1}{z^2(1 - z)} = \frac{1}{z^2}\frac{1}{1-z}
$$
Since $|z| < 1$, the geometric series will converge so
$$
\frac{1}{z^2}\sum_{n = 0}^{\infty}z^n = \sum_{n = -2}^{\infty}z^n.
$$$|z| > 1$
The geometric series will converge when $\left|\dfrac{1}{z}\right| < 1$.
So
$$
\frac{1}{z^2}\frac{1}{1-z} = \frac{-1}{z^3}\frac{1}{1 - \frac{1}{z}} = \frac{-1}{z^3}\sum_{n = 0}^{\infty}\left(\frac{1}{z}\right)^n = -\sum_{n = 3}^{\infty}\left(\frac{1}{z}\right)^n.
$$
 
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Both are correct.
 

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