MHB Dark Soul's question at Yahoo Answers (Laurent expansion)

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The discussion centers on expanding a given function into a Laurent series with a center at z = iota. The expansion is derived from the function f(z) = (z^3 - 2iota z^2) / (z - iota)^2, leading to a series valid for all z except z = iota. The region of convergence is established as 0 < |z - iota| < +∞, indicating it is valid in the annular region excluding the singularity at z = iota. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of correctly interpreting the problem statement. This detailed analysis aids in understanding the behavior of the function around its singularity.
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Here is the question:

Expand the function in a Laurent series with center Z=Zo and determine the precise region of convergence.

(z^3 - (2 iota z^2) )
---------------------------- , Zo= iota
(z-iota)^2

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Hello Dark Soul,

Denoting $u=z-z_0$ we get $$\frac{z^3-2z_0^2}{(z-z_0)^2}=\frac{(u+z_0)^3-2z_0^2}{u^2}=\frac{u^3+3u^2z_0+3uz_0^2+3z_0^3-2z_0^2}{u^2}\\=\frac{3z_0^3-2z_0^2}{u^2}+\frac{3z_0^2}{u}+3z_0+u=\frac{3z_0^3-2z_0^2}{(z-z_0)^2}+\frac{3z_0^2}{z-z_0}+3z_0+(z-z_0)$$ The Laurent expasion corresponds to a finite sum, so the expansion is valid for all $z\neq z_0$ (i.e. in $0<\left|z-z_0\right|<+\infty$).
 
Fernando Revilla said:
Here is the question:



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I have posted a link there to this topic so the OP can find my response.

[math]\displaystyle \begin{align*} f(z) &= \frac{z^3 - 2\iota \, z^2 }{ \left( z - \iota \right) ^2} \\ &= -\left( z^3 - 2\iota \, z^2 \right) \frac{d}{dz} \left( \frac{1}{z - \iota} \right) \\ &= - \left( z^3 - 2\iota \, z^2 \right) \frac{d}{dz} \left[ \frac{1}{z} \left( \frac{1}{ 1 - \frac{\iota}{z} } \right) \right] \\ &= - \left( z^3 - 2\iota \, z^2 \right) \frac{d}{dz} \left[ \frac{1}{z} \sum_{n = 0}^{\infty} { \left( \frac{\iota}{z} \right) ^n } \right] \textrm{ provided } \left| \frac{\iota}{z} \right| < 1 \\ &= -\left( z^3 - 2\iota \, z^2 \right) \frac{d}{dz} \left[ \sum_{n = 0}^{\infty} \left( \frac{ \iota ^n}{ z^{n + 1} } \right) \right] \textrm{ provided } |z| > 1 \\ &= - \left( z^3 - 2\iota \, z^2 \right) \sum_{n = 0}^{\infty} \left[ \frac{ -\iota ^n \left( n + 1 \right) }{ z^{n+2} } \right] \\ &= \left( z - 2\iota \right) \sum_{n = 0}^{\infty} \left[ \frac{ \iota^n \left( n + 1 \right) }{ z^n } \right] \end{align*}[/math]
 
Prove It said:
[math]\displaystyle \begin{align*} f(z) &= \frac{z^3 - 2\iota \, z^2 }{ \left( z - \iota \right) ^2} \\ &= -\left( z^3 - 2\iota \, z^2 \right) \frac{d}{dz} \left( \frac{1}{z - \iota} \right) \\ &= - \left( z^3 - 2\iota \, z^2 \right) \frac{d}{dz} \left[ \frac{1}{z} \left( \frac{1}{ 1 - \frac{\iota}{z} } \right) \right] \\ &= - \left( z^3 - 2\iota \, z^2 \right) \frac{d}{dz} \left[ \frac{1}{z} \sum_{n = 0}^{\infty} { \left( \frac{\iota}{z} \right) ^n } \right] \textrm{ provided } \left| \frac{\iota}{z} \right| < 1 \\ &= -\left( z^3 - 2\iota \, z^2 \right) \frac{d}{dz} \left[ \sum_{n = 0}^{\infty} \left( \frac{ \iota ^n}{ z^{n + 1} } \right) \right] \textrm{ provided } |z| > 1 \\ &= - \left( z^3 - 2\iota \, z^2 \right) \sum_{n = 0}^{\infty} \left[ \frac{ -\iota ^n \left( n + 1 \right) }{ z^{n+2} } \right] \\ &= \left( z - 2\iota \right) \sum_{n = 0}^{\infty} \left[ \frac{ \iota^n \left( n + 1 \right) }{ z^n } \right] \end{align*}[/math]

Notice that the problem says: centered at $z=z_0.$
 
Fernando Revilla said:
Notice that the problem says: centered at $z=z_0.$

Serves me right for trying to find an easy solution without reading the question properly ><
 
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