Finding the Taylor Series of (1+z)/(1-z) for |z|<1

In summary, a Taylor series is a mathematical representation of a function as an infinite sum of terms, used to approximate complex functions with simpler polynomial functions in various fields of science. It is calculated by taking the derivatives of a function at a specific point and creating a polynomial with an infinite number of terms. A Maclaurin series is a special case of a Taylor series, where the function is centered at x=0. A Taylor series can be used to approximate a function by plugging in a value for x into the polynomial created from the series, with a higher number of terms leading to a more accurate approximation. Some real-world applications of Taylor series include circuit analysis, signal processing, numerical methods for solving differential equations, finance and economics,
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Homework Statement



Find the taylor series of [tex] \frac{1+z}{1-z} [/tex] where [tex] z [/tex] is a complex number and [tex] |z| < 1 [/tex]


Homework Equations



[tex]
\sum^{\infty}_{0} z^n = \frac{1}{1-z} [/tex] if [tex] |z| < 1
[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution



[tex]
\sum^{\infty}_{0} z^n = \frac{1}{1-z} [/tex]

[tex] \frac{1+z}{1-z} = \sum^{\infty}_{0} z^n * (1+z) = \sum^{\infty}_{0} z^n + z^{n+1}
[/tex]

I was wondering if this is as far as you can go, or if there is a more simple closed form expression for this
 
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Divide the sum into two parts and notice that

[tex]\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} z^{n+1}=\left( \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} z^{n} \right) - 1[/tex]
 

1. What is a Taylor series and why is it important in science?

A Taylor series is a mathematical representation of a function as an infinite sum of terms. It allows us to approximate a complex function with a simpler polynomial function, making it easier to analyze and solve problems in various fields of science such as physics, engineering, and economics.

2. How is a Taylor series calculated?

A Taylor series is calculated by taking the derivatives of a function at a specific point and using those derivatives to create a polynomial with an infinite number of terms. The more terms included in the polynomial, the more accurate the approximation will be.

3. What is the difference between a Taylor series and a Maclaurin series?

A Maclaurin series is a special case of a Taylor series, where the function is centered at x=0. This means that the derivatives used to calculate the series are evaluated at x=0. For a Taylor series, the function can be centered at any point.

4. How can a Taylor series be used to approximate a function?

A Taylor series can be used to approximate a function by plugging in a value for x into the polynomial created from the series. The more terms included in the polynomial, the closer the approximation will be to the actual function. This is useful for solving complex problems or evaluating functions that are difficult to work with algebraically.

5. What are some real-world applications of Taylor series?

Taylor series have many applications in science and engineering, such as in circuit analysis, signal processing, and numerical methods for solving differential equations. They are also used in finance and economics to model and predict trends in data. Additionally, Taylor series are used in computer graphics to create realistic visual effects in video games and movies.

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