How can I show the expansion of Hermite Polynomials using exponential functions?

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The discussion focuses on demonstrating the expansion of Hermite polynomials using exponential functions, specifically the identity involving a series expansion of Hermite polynomials. The user attempts to manipulate the expression e^{-y^2 + 2xy} but encounters issues with the conditions that Hermite polynomials must satisfy. They confirm the correct form of the exponential series for e^{-y^2} and seek clarification on the additional conditions required for Hermite polynomials. Ultimately, they reference Wikipedia for guidance on the definitions needed to resolve their query. The conversation highlights the complexities involved in deriving the desired polynomial expansion.
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I need to show that:
\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\frac{H_n(x)}{n!}y^n=e^{-y^2+2xy}
where H_n(x) is hermite polynomial.

Now I tried the next expansion:
e^{-y^2}e^{2xy}=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\frac{(-y)^{2n}}{n!}\cdot \sum_{k=0}^{\infty}\frac{(2xy)^k}{k!}
after some simple algebraic rearrangemnets i got:
\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}(2x-y)^n\frac{y^n}{n!}
which looks similar to what i need to show, the problem is that the polynomial (2x-y)^n satisifes only the condition: H_n'(x)=2nH_n-1(x)
and not the other two conditions, so i guess something is missing, can anyone help me on this?

thanks in advance.
 
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e^{-y^2}=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\frac{(-y)^{2n}}{n!}
Is this correct?

I'm inclined to think that:
e^{-y^2}=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\frac{(-y^2)^{n}}{n!}
=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\frac{(-1)^n y^{2n}}{n!}.?
 
yes, ofcourse you are correct, i mixed between them, can you please help me on this?
 
What two other conditions do these polynomials have to satisfy?
 
H''_n-2xH'_n+2nH_n=0
H_n+1-2xH_n+2nH_n-1=0

according to this exercise.

well I looked at wikipedia, and I guess I only need to use the first definition given at wikipedia.
 
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