Proving Convergence of Series in a Given Norm

  • Context: Graduate 
  • Thread starter Thread starter Somefantastik
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Convergent Series
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the methods for proving the convergence or divergence of series in various norms, particularly focusing on the Cauchy criterion and its application. Participants express uncertainty about the process and seek clarification on specific examples.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks how to prove the convergence of a series in a given norm, specifically mentioning the series \(\sum_{k=0}^{\infty}a_{k}\) in a norm denoted as \(||\cdot||\).
  • Another participant notes that different series may require different methods for proving convergence or divergence and inquires if there is a specific series in question.
  • A participant provides an example of a series in the space \(C[0,1]\) with the supremum norm, denoted as \(f_{n}(t) \in (C[0,1],||\cdot||_{\infty})\).
  • Some participants express their inability to assist, indicating a lack of understanding or resources.
  • A later post requests further attention to the topic and suggests moving the discussion to the Homework Help Forum if no assistance is provided.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the methods for proving convergence, and multiple competing views remain regarding the appropriate approaches and examples to consider.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not provided specific assumptions or definitions that might clarify the discussion. The lack of clarity in notation and the absence of a structured method for proof are noted as limitations.

Somefantastik
Messages
226
Reaction score
0
Given a sequence, how does one prove that the associated series in convergent or not, in a given norm? For example,

[tex]\sum_{k=0}^{\infty}a_{k}[/tex] in [tex]||\cdot||[/tex]

The process to do this is not in my book; I'm told how to determine whether a series is cauchy, but I'm not sure how to use that to show it's convergent.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
depending on the series there will be a different method for proof of convergence or divergence. is there a specific series you are speaking of?
 
I have several, in several spaces.

[tex]f_{n}(t) \ in \ (C[0,1],||\cdot||_{\infty})[/tex]

is an example of one.
 
got nothing for you man. sorry.
 
I don't even understand your notation. good luck though
 
bump, can someone please give this another look? I'd like to work these problems, but my book is not helpful and my campus is closed this week :(

If there is no help, can a moderator move this post into the Homework Help Forum?
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
4K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
4K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
3K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
3K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Replies
3
Views
2K