Power series product convergence

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Give an example of a pair of origin-centered power series, say P(z) and Q(z), such that the disc of convergence for the product P(z)Q(z) is larger than either of the two discs of convergence for P(z) and Q(z).
Relevant Equations
##\frac 1 {1-z} = 1+z+z^2+z^3+\cdots##
I take $$P(z)=\frac {1-z}{5-z} = \frac 1 5 -\frac 4 {25} z - \frac 4 {125} z^2 - \cdots$$ which has radius of convergence 5, and $$Q(z)=\frac {5-z} {1-z} = 5+4z+4z^2+\cdots$$ which has radius of convergence 1.
##P(z)Q(z)=1## converges everywhere.
Is this correct? If so, do you think it's a good example or rather a dirty trick, or both?
 
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I think that is a good example.
 
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I like it. It's much simpler and more convincing than any examples that I started to think of.
 
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1. How do you determine the convergence of a power series product?

To determine the convergence of a power series product, you can use the Cauchy-Hadamard theorem. This theorem states that the radius of convergence of the product of two power series is the minimum of the radii of convergence of the individual series. If the product converges within the radius of convergence, then the product series also converges.

2. Can you multiply two power series with different radii of convergence?

Yes, you can multiply two power series with different radii of convergence. However, the resulting product may have a smaller radius of convergence than either of the original series. It is important to check the convergence of the product series within its new radius of convergence.

3. What is the relationship between the convergence of a power series product and the convergence of the individual series?

The convergence of a power series product is dependent on the convergence of the individual series. If both individual series converge within their respective radii of convergence, then the product series will also converge within the minimum of the radii of convergence of the individual series.

4. Can you determine the convergence of a power series product without calculating the product explicitly?

Yes, you can determine the convergence of a power series product without explicitly calculating the product. By comparing the radii of convergence of the individual series and applying the Cauchy-Hadamard theorem, you can determine the radius of convergence of the product series without multiplying the series term by term.

5. Are there any special cases where the convergence of a power series product differs from the general case?

Yes, there are special cases where the convergence of a power series product differs from the general case. For example, if one of the individual series has infinitely many terms equal to zero, then the product series will also have infinitely many terms equal to zero, leading to a larger radius of convergence for the product series.

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