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

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The discussion revolves around the expansion of Hermite polynomials using exponential functions, specifically aiming to demonstrate the relationship between the series of Hermite polynomials and the exponential function. The scope includes mathematical reasoning and technical exploration of polynomial properties.

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  • One participant presents a series expansion involving Hermite polynomials and attempts to manipulate it to match a known exponential form, expressing uncertainty about missing conditions for the polynomial.
  • Another participant confirms the correctness of the series expansion for the exponential function, questioning the representation of the terms.
  • A third participant acknowledges a mistake in their understanding and seeks further assistance.
  • One participant inquires about the specific conditions that Hermite polynomials must satisfy.
  • A later reply lists two differential equations that Hermite polynomials must satisfy, referencing a source for definitions.

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Participants exhibit some agreement on the series expansion of the exponential function, but there is uncertainty regarding the conditions that Hermite polynomials must satisfy, and the discussion remains unresolved regarding the initial problem posed.

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I need to show that:
[tex]\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\frac{H_n(x)}{n!}y^n=e^{-y^2+2xy}[/tex]
where H_n(x) is hermite polynomial.

Now I tried the next expansion:
[tex]e^{-y^2}e^{2xy}=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\frac{(-y)^{2n}}{n!}\cdot \sum_{k=0}^{\infty}\frac{(2xy)^k}{k!}[/tex]
after some simple algebraic rearrangemnets i got:
[tex]\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}(2x-y)^n\frac{y^n}{n!}[/tex]
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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[tex]e^{-y^2}=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\frac{(-y)^{2n}}{n!}[/tex]
Is this correct?

I'm inclined to think that:
[tex]e^{-y^2}=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\frac{(-y^2)^{n}}{n!}[/tex]
[tex]=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\frac{(-1)^n y^{2n}}{n!}[/tex].?
 
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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