Inverting Series: Solving for z in Powers of x

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Inverting a series involves expressing a variable in terms of another variable, specifically solving for z in powers of x. The proposed method suggests that if x can be expressed as a power series in z, then z can be expressed as a power series in x. The term "reversion" is preferred over "inversion" to avoid confusion with finding the reciprocal. Understanding the general concept of series reversion can be complex, and resources like MathWorld provide detailed explanations. Clarity on terminology and methods is essential for effectively inverting series functions.
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How do you invert a series? Can't find any information on it.
I need to invert a function and solve for z in powers of x

<br /> x = \sum_{n=1}^\infty\\b_n z^n<br />

I'm guessing we can just say

<br /> z = \sum_{n=1}^\infty\\a_n x^n<br />

But if this is right I don't know why its right or if it can be proven.
I would like to know the general idea behind inverting series functions and why it works.
 
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Pretty darn complicated! Note that the term "reversion" is used since "inversion" could be confused with finding the reciprocal, 1/z.
 
Ok thanks I guess I wasn't getting much information about it because I was referring to it as "inversion"
 
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