Summation Definition and 627 Threads

  1. Albert1

    MHB What is the Value of this Summation?

    \[\sum_{n=1}^{9999}\frac{1}{(\sqrt{{n+1}}+\sqrt{n}\,\,)(\sqrt[4]{n+1}\,\,+\sqrt[4]{n}\,\,)}\]
  2. M

    Nonlinear programming problem, mathematical programming, Summation Function.

    I was wondering if you might have some insight into a problem, where we consider an optimization problem: max ∑ from j=1 to n of fj(xj) such that ∑ to n of xj <=B xj>=0, integers where B is a positive integer and fj is real to real I am trying to formulate a solution using dynamic...
  3. J

    Archived Hanging a sign Torque and summation of forces

    Homework Statement Please help me confirm my answer. A shop owner wants to hang a sign of mass 200 kg which is supported by which is supported by a uniform 155 N beam. What is the tension in the guy wires and the horizontal and vertical forces that the wall applies to the beam? The length...
  4. C

    Summation of Series: Learn the Basics

    Please see attached image. I don't understand how is it so. :confused: (Attempt): I already thought very hard, and obviously for this kind of mathematical rules, if i don't know the concept, i can't really make any attempt right? Just give me some hint then. Thanks.
  5. J

    What is the Force of Friction on a Painter's Ladder?

    Homework Statement A house painter stands 3 m above the ground on a 5.0 m long ladder that leans against the wall at a point 4.7 m above the ground. The painter weighs 651 N and the ladder weighs 140 N. Assuming no friction between the house and the upper end of the ladder, find the force of...
  6. G

    Show complex summation property

    Homework Statement Let f(z) = \sum_{n =-\infty}^{\infty} e^{2 \pi i n z} e^{- \pi n^2}. Show that f(z+i) = e^{\pi} e^{-2\pi i z}f(z). Homework Equations Nothing specific I can think of; general complex analysis/summation techniques. The Attempt at a Solution f(z+i) = \sum_{n...
  7. skate_nerd

    MHB Lagrange multipliers with a summation function and constraint

    Problem stated: Let \(a_1, a_2, ... , a_n\) be \(n\) positive numbers. Find the maximum of $$\sum_{i=1}^{n}a_ix_i$$ subject to the constraint $$\sum_{i=1}^{n}x_i^2=1$$. I honestly have not much of an idea of how to go about solving this. If I use lagrange multipliers which I think I am supposed...
  8. M

    How Do You Use Einstein Summation to Prove Vector Calculus Identities?

    prove the identity $$\nabla\times(f\cdot\vec{v})=(\nabla f) \times \vec{v} + f \cdot \nabla \times \vec{v}$$ I can do the proof with normal vector calculus, but I am in a tensor intensive course and would like to do this with einstein summation notation, but am having some trouble since I am...
  9. F

    Summation of Powers of Two Mod N equivalence to # of odd residues

    Homework Statement Prove or disprove that: \frac{{\sum_{i=0}^{ord_N (2) - 1}} (2^i \bmod N)}{N} Is equal to the number of odd residue classes of 2^x \bmod N for all odd numbers N greater than 1. Homework Equations Residue Classes are the residues that are generated by a function...
  10. B

    Summation with exponential functions

    Dear members, see attached pdf file.Can you help me to prove this formulas. Thank you Belgium 12 This is not homework.I'm 68 and retired.
  11. N

    Can I Find a Series of Numbers That Add Up to kn?

    i need to find a series of numbers up to n that will add up to kn x1 + x2 + x3+ ... + n = kn where k is a constant. this is part of a long complex problem once this sum is found it will finally be solved.
  12. PhizKid

    How do I write this in summation notation?

    Homework Statement (\sin x) (\cos x)^{n - 1} + (\sin x) (\cos x)^{\frac{n - 1}{2}} + (\sin x) (\cos x)^{\frac{\frac{n - 1}{2}}{2}} + (\sin x) (\cos x)^{\frac{\frac{\frac{n - 1}{2}}{2}}{2}} ... n is an odd number and the series ends when (n-1)/2^k = 1, and the last term ends up being sin(x)...
  13. E

    Planck's Derivation of Quantization: Summation vs Integrand

    When Planck first derived the concept of quantization, he treated the integrand for average energy =$\int_{0}^{\infty} \epsilon*P(\epsilon) d\mu$ , where $P(\epsilon)$ is the Boltzmann distribution as a summation nh\mu, and derived the Planck law. While when we use it to derived the...
  14. T

    Summation of Series Homework: Find Sn

    Homework Statement Let v1, v2, v3 be a sequence and let un=nvn-(n+1)vn+1 for n= 1,2,3... find \sumun from n=1 to N. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Began with method of differences and arrived at Sn= v1-(n+1)vn+1
  15. anemone

    MHB Have you tried using the double angle formula for cosine?

    Please consider the following equation: $\displaystyle \sum_{k=1}^{n}\cos^4\left(\frac{k\pi}{2n+1} \right)=\frac{6n-5}{16}$ For this particular equation, which I am trying to prove is true, I have found no way to crack it, even if I let $n=2$ and begin to try to combine the terms together...
  16. L

    Summation Notation for [(i^3)/(N^3)]

    I think I get summation notation when when there are more numbers than variables 6 Ʃ i/6 <---I can figure that out. i=1 But I'm confused on how to find what this equals: N Ʃ (i^3)/(N^3) = ? i=1 How do you add something N times? ...I could deal with a number like 6, but I'm...
  17. L

    Is my summation notation correct?

    It has been a while since I've had to figure out summation notation. Would you please look through my solutions, and tell me if they're correct? Thank you so much! :) 1a. 6 Ʃ 1/6 = ? i=1 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 +1/6 = 6/6 = 1 What makes me doubt my answer is that it seems like...
  18. D

    Understanding Einstein Tensor Conventions for Tensor Summation

    Homework Statement Write out c_{j}x_{j}+c_{k}y_{k} in full, for n=4. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution So I figure we have to sum over both j and k. So the answer I obtained is: (c_1x_1+c_1y_1)+(c_1x_1+c_2y_2)+(c_1x_1+c_3y_3)+(c_1x_1+c_4y_4)+...
  19. J

    Summation question within complex numbers

    Homework Statement Find the sum of the series \displaystyle S_1=1 + \frac{x^3}{3!}+\frac{x^6}{6!}+\,\dots Can't seem to get the bit above to show up nicely, should be 1+x^3/3! +x^6/6! +... Sorry! Homework Equations In a prior part of the question I had to find the complex roots of z3-1=0...
  20. M

    Tensors Notation - Summation Convention - meaning of (a_ij)*(a_ij)

    The summation convention for Tensor Notation says, that we can omit the summation signs and simply understand a summation over any index that appears twice. So consider a 3X3 matrix A whose elements are denoted by aij, where i and j are indices running from 1 to 3. Now consider the...
  21. D

    Mathematica Solving Mathematica Summation Code Problem

    Can anyone tell me what is the problem with this Mathematica code? Nmax = 10; Mmax = 10; A = 4/Pi^2*Integrate[x*Sin[n*x]*Sin[m*y], {x, 0, Pi}, {y, 0, Pi}]; B = 4/Pi^2*Integrate[Sin[n*x]*Sin[m*y], {x, 0, Pi}, {y, 0, Pi}]; u[x_, y_, t_] = Sum[Sin[n*x]* Sin[m*y] (A*Cos[(n^2 + m^2)*t] +...
  22. M

    Is there a shortcut to summing Bessel functions with imaginary units?

    Homework Statement What is easiest way to summate \sum^{\infty}_{n=1}J_n(x)[i^n+(-1)^ni^{-n}] where ##i## is imaginary unit. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I don't need to write explicit Bessel function so in sum could stay C_1J_(x)+C_2J_2(x)+... Well I see that...
  23. MarkFL

    MHB How would you show this summation is greater than 24 without induction?

    On another site, a user asked for help showing: $\displaystyle \sum_{k=0}^{2499} \frac{1}{\sqrt{4k+1}+\sqrt{4k+3}}>24$ The first respondent asked if the OP was familiar with mathematical induction. The reply was that induction was the topic of the next chapter in her course. Another suggested...
  24. A

    Proving the Summation of an Infinite Series

    1. Homework Statement ∑ i=1 to n1+(1/i2)+(1/(1+i)2)−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−√ = n(n+2)/n+1 2. The attempt at a solution First I did the base case of p(1) showing 3/2 on the LHS equals the 3/2 on the RHS. Then I assumed p(k) and wrote out the formula with k in it. Then prove p(k+1)= p(k)+...
  25. P

    How can I simplify this expression involving summation and factorials?

    I need to simplify this expression and I don't know how to deal with the factorials in the sum e^{-(\lambda + \mu)}\sum_{k=0}^w \frac{\lambda^k \mu^{(w-k)}}{k!(w-k)!} Can anybody give me a hint on how to sum over the factorials?
  26. karush

    MHB Why Does the Summation Use n-1 and i² in This Limit Calculation?

    11.2 nmh{2000} Find a formula for the sum of $n$ terms Use the formula to find the limit as $n\to\infty$ $\displaystyle \lim_{n\to\infty} \sum\limits_{i = 1}^{n}\frac{1}{n^3}(i-1)^2= \displaystyle \lim_{x\to\infty}\frac{1}{n^3} \sum\limits_{n = 1}^{n-1}i^2$ This was from an solution to the...
  27. K

    Is the Series S = 12-22+32-42...+20092 Equivalent to -(1+2+3+...+2008)?

    S = 12-22+32-42...+20092 Attempt= S = (1+2)(1-2)+(3+4)(3-4)+...+(2007-2008)(2007+2008) [can we write this as -(1+2+3+4+5...2008) if yes, then why ?) +20092 Stuck after this.
  28. J

    Differential Equation with Summation

    Homework Statement y''+0.1y'+y=1+2\sum_{k=1}^{n}(-1)^{k}u_{k\pi}(t) and quiescent initial conditions. Homework Equations None. The Attempt at a Solution (s^{2}+0.1s+1)Y(s)=\mathcal{L}\{1\}+2\sum_{k=1}^{n}(-1)^{k}\mathcal{L}\big\{ u_{k\pi}(t)\big\} I'm not sure if this step was...
  29. E

    MATLAB Summation x^2 0-3 w/o Built-in Matlab Fns: For Loop

    How can I do the summation of x^2 from 0 to 3 without the use of any built-in functions? I know a for loop is involved, but I can't get it to work.
  30. H

    Bras and kets vs. Einstein summation convention

    Greetings, This is just an opinion question about notations. Having learned the basics of bra-ket notation and using the ESC, as far as I can tell, ESC is just plain better, at least when dealing with finite bases. Using bras and kets, you can represent and manipulate states using...
  31. E

    What does a ellipsis directly following a summation mean?

    I've never seen this notation before. What does the ellipsis right after the first summation mean: \begin{equation} \label{aixi_eq} a_t^* = \arg\max\limits_{a_t}\sum\limits_{o_t r_t} \dots \max\limits_{a_{t+m}}\sum\limits_{o_{t+m} r_{t+m}}[r_t + \dots + r_{t+m}]...
  32. F

    Summation of a trigonometric series

    Homework Statement Find the limit of the series \lim_{n \rightarrow \infty} \sum_{i=1}^{n} cos (i \theta / n) , 0≤θ≤π/2 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I know that the expansion looks like \cos \theta / n + cos 2 \theta / n + ... + cos \theta , but I couldn't begin...
  33. J

    Trying to prove this equality involving a summation of a binomial coefficient.

    I immediately thought of induction, so that is what I used, but I can't seem to make any progress past a certain point.
  34. J

    Determining the commutation relation of operators - Einstein summation notation

    Determining the commutation relation of operators -- Einstein summation notation Homework Statement Determine the commutator [L_i, C_j] . Homework Equations L_i = \epsilon_{ijk}r_j p_k C_i = \epsilon_{ijk}A_j B_k [L_i, A_j] = i \hbar \epsilon_{ijk} A_k [L_i, B_j] = i \hbar...
  35. C

    Regarding Einstein Summation Convention

    So, I realize the basic theory behind Einstein Summation Convention is that any repeated set of indices implicitly indicates a sum over those indices. However, what if an index is repeated three times? For example, my mathematics professor posted this problem: εijkajaj = ? As you can...
  36. S

    Variance of a summation of Gaussians

    Homework Statement I am trying to follow a step in the textbook but I don't understand. var\left(\frac{1}{N}\sum_{n=0}^{N-1}w[n]\right)\\ =\frac{1}{N^2}\sum_{n=0}^{N-1}var(w[n]) where w[n] is a Gaussian random variable with mean = 0 and variance = 1 Homework Equations Var(X) =...
  37. K

    Help applying summation convention to tensors(generalised Hooke's law)

    I understand the simplest application of the summation convention. x_{i}y_{i} I create a sum of terms such that in each term the subscripts are the same i.e. x_{1}y_{1}+x_{2}y_{2}+x_{3}y_{3}+... But now when I look at understanding summation convention applied to the generalised Hooke's law...
  38. stripes

    Why Is Maple Giving Incorrect Answers for Summations?

    Homework Statement Verify the following summations using Maple (see image). Homework Equations None The Attempt at a Solution For the first one, I enter sum(k^3, k=1..n); in Maple, and the result is 1/4*(n+1)^4-1/2*(n+1)^3+1/4*(n+1)^2, which is definitely not the...
  39. S

    What does 2n on top of the summation expression do diferently than just n?

    Homework Statement 2n Ʃ (k) k=1 The Attempt at a Solution 2n Ʃ (k) = 2n(2n+1)/2 (This is just a shot in the dark.) k=1
  40. Q

    Summation inside a summation inside a summation

    I know how to do it normally, but this confuses me. Can you show me how to do it? And what were the steps you took... etc. Initially, I thought of putting them inside brtackets and work out the last one at the right first, but I'd need to know what K and J are, it's confusing. Can anyone make...
  41. A

    Learn the Summation Formula for a>1: A Quick Guide | N=0 to N"

    whats the summation of a^n for a>1 over summation n=0 to N thanks.
  42. C

    Proving the Poisson summation formula (like a physicist)

    Hi! I'n my quantum mechanics homework I've been asked to proved the Poisson summation formula. The mathematicians seem to use abstract and confusing notation when proving this kind of thing so I'm hoping for some help from physicists in standard notation ;) I'm starting with a function f(x) =...
  43. B

    Summation Notation for Weak form of Differential Equation

    Folks, I am struggling to see what is happening here particularly when ## \displaystyle \sum_{i=1}^{n-1}## transforms into ##\displaystyle \int_{x_1^e}^{x_{n}^e}## ##\displaystyle 0=\sum_{i=1}^{n-1} \left [ \int_{x_i^e}^{x_{i+1}^e} (a \frac{dw}{dx} \frac{du}{dx}+cwu-wf )dx- \left [ w(x)...
  44. baby_1

    Solve Summation Problem & Find Notes | Hello

    Hello i want to know if we have a series with this equation and change it to this form the statement in Summation change or not?( this changes it right? where can i find the Summation notes?
  45. D

    MHB Proving Sum of Cosines Simplifies to Trig Identity

    Prove that the $\sum\limits_{k = 0}^n\cos k\theta = \text{Re}\left(\frac{1 - e^{i(n + 1)\theta}}{1 - e^{i\theta}}\right)$ simplifies to $$ \sum\limits_{k = 0}^n\cos k\theta = \frac{\sin\left(\frac{n + 1}{2}\theta\right)}{\sin\frac{\theta}{2}}\cos\frac{n}{2}\theta $$ So I have that the real part...
  46. C

    Under which circumstances would sigma summation be used instead of integration?

    Just to be clear, I understand the difference between sigma summation and integration. Sigma summation is, put simply, the discrete version of integration. Rather than a continuous sum of a function for given values, sigma summation provides a sum of a function for given regions that is...
  47. N

    How can I simplify a summation with constant variables A and B?

    Homework Statement Hello! I'm guessing this is precalculus. There is an intermediate step in a simplifying process and I got to: \sum_{x=1}^n xA^{-Bx} Where A is a constant and B is a constant. Homework Equations I was wondering how to write this without the summation sign...
  48. I

    Understanding the Permitted Use of Double Summation in Math

    If I know that \sum_{k=1}^n a_{ik} = 1 and \sum_{j=1}^n b_{kj} = 1, why is the following permitted? \sum_{j=1}^n \sum_{k=1}^n a_{ik}b_{kj} = \left(\sum_{j=1}^n b_{kj}\right) \left(\sum_{k=1}^n a_{ik}\right) = 1\cdot 1 = 1 Thanks!
  49. H

    Summation of series using method of difference

    Homework Statement Here's my question. My school recently taught me finding summation using method of difference and what my teacher taught was just involving 2 partial fractions. But this question appeared in my exercise given by my teacher. r th term: (2r-1)/r(r+1)(r+2). Find summation...
  50. Reckoner

    MHB Induction Proof of Inequality Involving Summation and Product

    I'm reading "An Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning," by Peter Eccles. It has some interesting exercises, and right now I'm stuck on this one: "Prove that \[\frac1n\sum_{i=1}^nx_i \geq \left(\prod_{i=1}^nx_i\right)^{1/n}\] for positive integers \(n\) and positive real numbers \(x_i\)."...
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