How can I find the Laurent series for Cos(1/z) at z=0?

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The original poster seeks to find the Laurent series for the function Cos(1/z) at z=0, noting the challenge posed by the function's singularity at that point.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the possibility of deriving the series by first considering the Taylor series for Cos(u) and substituting u = 1/z. There is some uncertainty about the implications of this approach due to the nature of the singularity.

Discussion Status

Some participants have offered guidance on how to approach the problem by suggesting the use of the Taylor series for Cos(u) as a starting point. The discussion reflects a mix of interpretations regarding the transition from Taylor to Laurent series and the handling of negative exponents.

Contextual Notes

The original poster expresses concern about the non-existence of f(0) and the implications for finding the series. There is an acknowledgment of the need to capture behavior near the singularity of 1/z.

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Homework Statement


I need to find the Laurent Series of Cos[\frac{1}{z}] at z=0

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I've gone through a lot of these problems and this is one of the last on the problem set. With all the other trig functions it's been just computing their Taylor series, then just simplifying the terms of the problem. Usually, I'd have to do like a geometric series in there as well.

This function though I'm having trouble with because f(0) doesn't exist. I'm not sure what else I can do. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks.
 
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What if you were asked to solve for the series for ##\cos(u)##? Then let ##u = z^{-1}##?
 
RUber said:
What if you were asked to solve for the series for ##\cos(u)##? Then let ##u = z^{-1}##?
Ok, I was thinking of doing that. I just dunno, it seems to weird. Obviously then the problem is just the simplest Taylor series in the world just about.

Thanks.
 
Right...the Laurent series allows you to build into the negative exponents which can capture the information near the singularity of 1/z.
So, if the Taylor series of f(u) is ##\sum_{k = 0}^\infty a_k u^k ## then the equivalent Laurent series for f(1/u) is ##\sum_{k = 0}^{\infty} a_k u^{-k} ##
 

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