Pole of a function, as a geometric series

In summary, the pole of a function is a point where the function is undefined and approaches infinity or negative infinity. The pole can be identified by finding the values of x that make the denominator of the function equal to zero. A geometric series is a sequence of numbers with a common ratio, and the pole of a function can be represented as the limit of a geometric series as the number of terms approaches infinity. The pole of a function is important because it helps us understand the behavior of the function and identify any discontinuities or asymptotes.
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Homework Statement


Determine the order of the poles for the given function.
[itex] f(z)=\frac{1}{1+e^z} [/itex]

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The Attempt at a Solution


I know if you set the denominator equal to zero
you get z=ln(-1)
But if you expand the function as a geometric series ,
[itex] 1-e^{z}+e^{2z}... [/itex]
I don't see how there is a pole in the geometric series expansion , there is no division by zero. [/B]
 
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You want to expand as a series consisting of powers of ##z-z_0## about the point ##z_0 = i\pi##.
 

What is the pole of a function?

The pole of a function is a point where the function becomes undefined, meaning that the function approaches infinity or negative infinity.

How do you identify the pole of a function?

The pole of a function can be identified by finding the values of x that make the denominator of the function equal to zero. These values are known as the poles of the function.

What is a geometric series?

A geometric series is a sequence of numbers where each term is found by multiplying the previous term by a constant number, known as the common ratio. It has the form a, ar, ar^2, ar^3, ..., where a is the first term and r is the common ratio.

How is the pole of a function related to a geometric series?

The pole of a function can be represented as the limit of a geometric series as the number of terms approaches infinity. This means that as x approaches the pole, the function becomes an infinite geometric series.

Why is the pole of a function important?

The pole of a function is important because it can help us understand the behavior of the function near that point. It can also help us identify any discontinuities or asymptotes in the function.

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