Expanding f(x,y) with Double Taylor Series

In summary, the conversation is about expanding an analytic function f(x,y) into a Taylor series, first considering x as a constant and then expanding the coefficients a(n,x) into powers of x. The question is whether this will result in the same series as taking a "Double Taylor series" for the function f(x,y). This involves reordering summations, which is a well-known property for certain sums.
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Karlisbad
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Let be an analytic function f(x,y) so we want to take its Taylor series, my question is if we can do this:

-First we expand f(x,y) on powers of y considering x a constant so:

[tex] f(x,y)= \sum_{n=0}^{\infty}a_{n} (x)y^{n} [/tex]

and then we expand a(n,x) for every n into powers of x so we have..

[tex] f(x,y)= \sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\sum_{m=0}^{\infty}b_{n}x^{m} y^{n} [/tex]

I don't know if the result will be the same that taking the "Double Taylor series " for the function f(x,y) :confused: :confused: :confused:
 
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b_n should be b_m, and you're just asking about when you can reorder summation which is a well known property of certain sums, and not others.
 
  • #3
bn should be bn,m.
 

1. What is a double Taylor series?

A double Taylor series is a mathematical expansion of a function f(x,y) around a point (a,b) using the Taylor series. It is a way to approximate the value of a function at a specific point by using the values of the function and its derivatives at that point.

2. How is a double Taylor series different from a single Taylor series?

A single Taylor series is an expansion of a function f(x) around a point a, while a double Taylor series is an expansion of a function f(x,y) around a point (a,b). This means that a double Taylor series takes into account the partial derivatives of the function with respect to both x and y, while a single Taylor series only considers the derivatives with respect to x.

3. What is the purpose of expanding a function with a double Taylor series?

The purpose of expanding a function with a double Taylor series is to approximate the value of the function at a specific point. It can also be used to find the values of derivatives of the function at that point, as well as to determine the behavior of the function near that point.

4. What are the applications of a double Taylor series?

A double Taylor series has various applications in mathematics, physics, and engineering. It can be used to approximate multivariable functions, evaluate integrals, solve differential equations, and analyze the behavior of systems near critical points.

5. How do you compute a double Taylor series?

To compute a double Taylor series, you need to find the values of the function and its partial derivatives at the point of expansion (a,b). Then, you can use the Taylor series formula to calculate the coefficients of the series. The number of terms in the series will depend on the accuracy desired for the approximation.

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