Maximum value of Coefficient of Fibonacci Polynomial

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The discussion revolves around the coefficients of Fibonacci polynomials and their maximum values. Participants explore mathematical properties and relationships of these polynomials, particularly in relation to their coefficients and generating functions.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss various formulas related to Fibonacci polynomials, including attempts to identify patterns in coefficients and their implications for maximization. Some express uncertainty about the next steps and whether a change in approach is necessary.

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The discussion is active, with participants sharing insights and references to external sources. Some have provided formulas that may guide further exploration, while others are questioning the underlying assumptions and relationships between the polynomials.

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There are indications of missing information regarding weight functions and integral domains related to the orthogonality of Fibonacci polynomials. Participants are also considering the implications of setting coefficients to zero in their analysis.

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Denote by ##F_0(x), F_1(x), \ldots## the sequence of Fibonacci polynomials, which satisfy the recurrence ##F_0(x)=1, F_1(x)=x,## and $$F_n(x)=xF_{n-1}(x)+F_{n-2}(x)$$ for all ##n\geq 2##. It is given that there exist unique integers ##\lambda_0, \lambda_1, \ldots, \lambda_{1000}## such that$$x^{1000}=\sum_{i=0}^{1000}\lambda_iF_i(x)$$ for all real ##x##. For which integer ##k## is ##|\lambda_k|## maximized?
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Tried to find patterns on the coefficients of the polynomials . But could only go as far as : $$x: \frac{i+1}{2}$$ $$x^2: \frac{i(i+2)}{8}$$ for the ##i##th fibonacci polynomial . Quite stuck on this one for a while , so , not sure if i have to change routes . But seems like if i find the coefficients of the polynomial , i can set them all to zero except the one for the ##1000## th power . It seems i can only start thinking about the maximising part after finding the coefficents and setting them to zero .
 
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This becomes complicated quickly. E.g. see the formulas here:
https://arxiv.org/pdf/1505.06697

It says that
$$
F_{n-1}(x)=\dfrac{(x+\sqrt{x^2+4})^n-(x-\sqrt{x^2+4})^n}{2^n\sqrt{x^2+4}}
$$
and
$$
F_{n-1}(x)=\sum_{k=0}^{\lfloor \frac{n-1}{2}\rfloor}\binom{n-k-1}{k}x^{n-2k-1}
$$
which at least gives us a hint how to solve it. And Wikipedia says
The Fibonacci polynomials form a sequence of orthogonal polynomials.
but I haven't figured out what the weight function and the integral domain are.
 
This is maybe related to a Generating Function.
 
There is a relation between the Fibonacci polynomials and the standard basis polynomials
$$ x^n=F_n(x)+\sum_{j=0}^{\left\lfloor \frac{n-1}{2} \right\rfloor}(-1)^{j+1}(\binom{n}{j+1}-\binom{n}{j})F_{n-2j-2}(x) $$ where ## n\gt0 ## and ## F_{-1}(x)=0 ##.
 

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