Transforming a summation into an anlytical expression

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The discussion revolves around finding an analytical expression for a product involving summations of complex exponentials and cosine functions, specifically the expression \(\sum_{j=0}^{N}(N-j)e^{-ijy}\cdot\sum_{k=0}^{N}(N-k)e^{iky}\). Participants explore various methods to simplify or transform this expression, considering different approaches and mathematical techniques.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant, Leonardo, describes their attempts to express the product using functions valid for any \(N\) and mentions applying the Euler rule to simplify the expression.
  • Leonardo proposes a transformation of the product into a double summation involving cosine terms and seeks assistance in developing mixed terms.
  • Another participant suggests replacing variables \(j\) and \(k\) with \(j' = N-j\) and \(k' = N-k\) and provides a method involving derivatives to evaluate the sums.
  • Leonardo expresses appreciation for this suggestion, noting its elegance and simplicity, while also questioning whether the summation can start from 0 without affecting the outcome.
  • A later post provides a potential final expression for the function \(f(N,z)\) derived from the summations, referencing the use of derivatives and known summation formulas.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the methods proposed for transforming the summation, but there is no consensus on the final expression or the implications of starting the summation from 0. Multiple approaches and interpretations remain present in the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some limitations include the dependence on specific transformations and the need for further clarification on the validity of assumptions regarding the summation limits. The discussion does not resolve the complexities involved in deriving the final expression.

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Hello everybody,

I have some problems in finding an analytical expression for this product:

[tex]\sum_{j=0}^{N}(N-j)e^{-ijy}\cdot\sum_{k=0}^{N}(N-k)e^{iky}[/tex].

I have solved the problem for several Ns, applying the Euler rule [itex]2\cos(x) = e^{ix} + e^{-ix}[/itex]


Now, I'm trying to express the product with some function (which would be valid for any N). I found that I can express the product as:

[tex]2\sum_{j=0}^{N}\sum_{k=0}^{N-j}(N-k)(N-j-k)\cos(jy) - \sum_{j=0}^{N}j^2[/tex] which becomes

[tex]2\sum_{j=0}^{N}\sum_{k=0}^{N-j}(N^2 - 2Nk - Nj - jk + k^2)\cos(jy) - \sum_{j=0}^{N}j^2[/tex]

I've found expressions for [itex]\sum j^2 = f(N)[/itex], for [itex]\sum\cos(ky) = f(N,y)[/itex], for [itex]\sum k\cos(ky) = f(N,y)[/itex] and I'm quite sure that I'll find also for [itex]\sum k^2\cos(ky)[/itex].

My question now is, are there some easy ways to develop the mixed terms [itex]\sum_{j=0}^{N}\sum_{k=0}^{N-j}k\cos(jz)[/itex] and [itex]\sum_{j=0}^{N}\sum_{k=0}^{N-j}jk\cos(jz)[/itex].

Or eventually if you think it is easier to find an expression for [tex]\sum_{j=0}^{N}(N-j)e^{-ijy}\cdot\sum_{k=0}^{N}(N-k)e^{iky} = \sum_{j=0}^{N}\sum_{k=0}^{N}(N-j)(N-k)e^{i(k-j)y}[/tex], which would also be a more elegant way to solve the problem.

Thank you in advance for any help and please apologise my bad english/math...

Leonardo
 
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I am not sur to well understand the wording of the question and what you did.
My joint answer might be to easy :
 

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leonardo2887 said:
Hello everybody,

I have some problems in finding an analytical expression for this product:

[tex]\sum_{j=0}^{N}(N-j)e^{-ijy}\cdot\sum_{k=0}^{N}(N-k)e^{iky}[/tex].

I have solved the problem for several Ns, applying the Euler rule [itex]2\cos(x) = e^{ix} + e^{-ix}[/itex]


Now, I'm trying to express the product with some function (which would be valid for any N). I found that I can express the product as:

[tex]2\sum_{j=0}^{N}\sum_{k=0}^{N-j}(N-k)(N-j-k)\cos(jy) - \sum_{j=0}^{N}j^2[/tex] which becomes

[tex]2\sum_{j=0}^{N}\sum_{k=0}^{N-j}(N^2 - 2Nk - Nj - jk + k^2)\cos(jy) - \sum_{j=0}^{N}j^2[/tex]

I've found expressions for [itex]\sum j^2 = f(N)[/itex], for [itex]\sum\cos(ky) = f(N,y)[/itex], for [itex]\sum k\cos(ky) = f(N,y)[/itex] and I'm quite sure that I'll find also for [itex]\sum k^2\cos(ky)[/itex].

My question now is, are there some easy ways to develop the mixed terms [itex]\sum_{j=0}^{N}\sum_{k=0}^{N-j}k\cos(jz)[/itex] and [itex]\sum_{j=0}^{N}\sum_{k=0}^{N-j}jk\cos(jz)[/itex].

Or eventually if you think it is easier to find an expression for [tex]\sum_{j=0}^{N}(N-j)e^{-ijy}\cdot\sum_{k=0}^{N}(N-k)e^{iky} = \sum_{j=0}^{N}\sum_{k=0}^{N}(N-j)(N-k)e^{i(k-j)y}[/tex], which would also be a more elegant way to solve the problem.

Thank you in advance for any help and please apologise my bad english/math...

Leonardo
I would start by replacing j by j'=N-j and k by k'=N-k, also note that sums in both cases go from 1 to N.

Next note that Σkxk = xd/dx(Σxk) = xd/dx(1-xN)/(1-x))
Now evaluate the derivative and substitute e±iy for x in the appropriate expression.
 
Thank you very much, this seems to be the easiest, and also most elegant, solution.

Just the last question, the sum can also go from 0 to N? It should make no difference since for [itex]j = 0, j\cdot e^{ijx} = 0[/itex]
 
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leonardo2887 said:
Thank you very much, this seems to be the easiest, and also most elegant, solution.

Just the last question, the sum can also go from 0 to N? It should make no difference since for [itex]j = 0, j\cdot e^{ijx} = 0[/itex]
You are right.
 
Maybe the solution can be useful to somebody:

the expression [tex]f(N,z) =\left(\sum_{j'=0}^{N}j'exp(-ij'z)\right)\left(\sum_{k'=0}^{N}j'exp(ik'z)\right)[/tex] was solved recalling that:
[tex] \sum_{l=0}^Nle^{ly} = \sum_{l=0}^N\frac{\partial e^{ly}}{\partial y} = \frac{\partial{\sum_{l=0}^Ne^{ly}}}{\partial y}[/tex] and that:
[tex] \sum_{l=0}^Ne^{ly} = \frac{\sin\left(\frac{N+1}{2}y\right)} {\sin\left(\frac{y}{2}\right)}e^{\frac{N}{2}y}[/tex]

which leads to a final result of:

[tex] f(N,z) = \frac{N\cos\left((N+1)z\right)-(N+1)\cos(Nz)-N(N+1)\cos{z} + 1 + N(N+1)}{2(\cos{z}-1)^2}[/tex]
 

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