How to Determine Validity of Power Series Representations for s(x) and s'(x)?

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The discussion revolves around finding the power series representations for the functions s(x) and s'(x), where s(x) is defined as the integral of sin(πt²/2) from 0 to x. Participants are exploring the validity of these power series representations.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the use of Abel's theorem and the Taylor series for sin(x) to derive the power series for s'(x). There are questions about the correctness of the derived expressions and the method for finding the power series representation for s(x). Some participants suggest integrating the power series for s'(t) to find s(x).

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing their attempts and questioning the validity of their approaches. Some guidance has been offered regarding the use of Taylor series and integration of power series, but there is no explicit consensus on the validity of the representations yet.

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Participants are considering the implications of integrating power series and the conditions under which these series are valid. There are references to specific mathematical tools and theorems, but the exact constraints or assumptions are not fully resolved.

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Homework Statement



Find the power series representation for s(x) and s`(x)
integral sin (pi t^2)\2
and which of them is valid ?

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The Attempt at a Solution



I tried to solve this question , but i am not sure
s`(x) = sin (pi t^2)\2 by Abel's theorem

\sum\ell^in\theta

and it converges
I am not sure about the solution , Is it right ? and what about s(x)
Is it - cos(pi t^2)\2 ? and how we can find the power series representaion for it?
 
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mariama1 said:

Homework Statement



Find the power series representation for s(x) and s`(x)
I take it that you meant:
s(x)=\int_0^x \sin \left(\frac{\pi t^2}{2}\right)\,dt

and which of them is valid ?

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution



I tried to solve this question , but i am not sure
s`(x) = sin (pi t^2)\2by Abel's theorem <br /> \sum\ell^ in \theta<br /> and it converges <br /> I am not sure about the solution , Is it right ? and what about s(x) <br /> Is it \ - cos(pi t^2)\2 ?
<br /> s'(x)=\sin \left(\frac{\pi x^2}{2}\right)<br /> <br /> Do you know the Taylor Series (actually Maclaurin Series) for sin(x) ?<br /> <br /> Substitute <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">π</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px">x<sup>2</sup>/2 for x into the Taylor Series for sin(x).<br /> <br /> To find the power series for s(x), integrate the power series for s'(t) from 0 (or whatever the original problem had) to x .</span>
 
SammyS said:
s'(x)=\sin \left(\frac{\pi x^2}{2}\right)

Do you know the Taylor Series (actually Maclaurin Series) for sin(x) ?

Substitute πx2/2 for x into the Taylor Series for sin(x).

To find the power series for s(x), integrate the power series for s'(t) from 0 (or whatever the original problem had) to x .


The taylor serries for sin (x) = \sum\frac{-1^{n}}{(2n+1)!}x^{2n+1}

and by substituting (pi x^2)\2
we get

\sum\frac{-1^{n}}{(2n+1)!}\left(\frac{\pi\times x^{2}}{2}\right)^{2n+1}

Woow It is a power series now

s(x) =\int \sum\frac{-1^{n}}{(2n+1)!}\left(\frac{\pi\times x^{2}}{2}\right)^{2n+1}

but how can i check if these two are valid ?


Thanks a lot for these useful advices
 
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mariama1 said:
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s(x) =\int \sum\frac{-1^{n}}{(2n+1)!}\left(\frac{\pi\times x^{2}}{2}\right)^{2n+1}

but how can i check if these two are valid ?

Thanks a lot for these useful advices
You can actually do the integration if each term in the sum.

s(x)=\int \left(\sum_{n=0}^\infty\frac{(-1)^{n}}{(2n+1)!}\left(\frac{\pi\times x^{2}}{2}\right)^{2n+1}\right)\,dx
=\sum_{n=0}^\infty \left(\int \frac{(-1)^{n}}{(2n+1)!}\left(\frac{\pi\times x^{2}}{2}\right)^{2n+1}\,dx\right)

=\sum_{n=0}^\infty \left(\frac{(-1)^{n}}{(2n+1)!}\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)^{2n+1}\int x^{4n+2}\,dx\right)​

To check s'(x), I used WolfrmAlpha.
 

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