What is the residue of e^(2/z)/(1+e^z) at z = pi i?

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The discussion revolves around finding the residue of the function \(\frac{e^{2/z}}{1+e^z}\) at the point \(z = \pi i\). Participants are exploring methods related to complex analysis, particularly residue calculation and series expansion.

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  • Participants discuss expanding the denominator and question the correctness of their expansions. There are mentions of using L'Hôpital's rule and Taylor/Maclaurin series, with some uncertainty about the appropriate approach to find the residue.

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There is an ongoing exploration of different methods to approach the problem, with some participants offering guidance on the limitations of certain expansions. The discussion reflects a mix of attempts and clarifications without reaching a consensus on the best method.

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Participants express concerns about their understanding of series expansions and the application of limits in the context of residue calculations. There is a recognition of potential gaps in knowledge regarding Taylor series and their application in this scenario.

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I need to find the residue of
[tex] \frac{e^{2/z}}{1+e^z}[/tex]

at z = [itex]\pi i[/itex]

I've been scribbling over numerous papers trying to figure this out. So far I've tried to expand the denominator

[tex] \frac{e^{2/z}}{(1-e^z + \frac{e^{2z}}{2!} - ...)}[/tex]

I think maybe I've expanded that incorrectly, but I was thinking about pulling an [itex]e^z[/itex] out of the denom and multiplying the entire function [itex]f(z)[/itex] by the expanded 'leftovers', but I think that's incorrect too..
[tex] \frac{e^{2/z}}{e^z(\frac{1}{e^z}-1+1-...)}[/tex]

I feel like my steps are misguided because I can't seem to see where to go next.
 
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mateomy said:
I need to find the residue of
[tex] \frac{e^{2/z}}{1+e^z}[/tex]

at z = [itex]\pi i[/itex]

I've been scribbling over numerous papers trying to figure this out. So far I've tried to expand the denominator

[tex] \frac{e^{2/z}}{(1-e^z + \frac{e^{2z}}{2!} - ...)}[/tex]

I think maybe I've expanded that incorrectly, but I was thinking about pulling an [itex]e^z[/itex] out of the denom and multiplying the entire function [itex]f(z)[/itex] by the expanded 'leftovers', but I think that's incorrect too..
[tex] \frac{e^{2/z}}{e^z(\frac{1}{e^z}-1+1-...)}[/tex]

I feel like my steps are misguided because I can't seem to see where to go next.

You can find residues by solving limit problems. Do you know that way? And yes, you are expanding incorrectly. But that's not really the way to do it anyway.
 
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Would it need to be a L'Hopital statetgy? (I'm going to try it). Also, I know this is the worst possible thing to say, according to a professor of mine, but I've gotten lazy and not practiced Taylor/Macluarin expansions in a while. I was under the impression that I could just expand 1/(1+x) and replace all the x's with [itex]e^x[/itex]. What did I do wrong in there?
 


mateomy said:
Would it need to be a L'Hopital statetgy? (I'm going to try it). Also, I know this is the worst possible thing to say, according to a professor of mine, but I've gotten lazy and not practiced Taylor/Macluarin expansions in a while. I was under the impression that I could just expand 1/(1+x) and replace all the x's with [itex]e^x[/itex]. What did I do wrong in there?

You can do that. You didn't do it right. What's the expansion of 1/(1+x)? But the expansion won't help you find the residue. Yes, write a limit and use l'Hopital.
 


Dick said:
...the expansion won't help you find the residue.

I know. Just looking to fill in memory lapses with my Calculus.

Thanks for the guidance.
 

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