Examples of Uniformly, point wise convergence

In summary, there is a difference between uniform and point-wise convergence, with uniform convergence being defined on sets. An example of a sequence that converges point-wise but not uniformly is given by the sequence of functions $s_{n}(x) = \sum_{k=0}^{n} (1-x)\ x^{k}$ on the interval [0,1). However, if we consider closed subsets of [0,1), such as [0,b], the sequence becomes uniformly convergent.
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I need some examples of sequences some converges uniformly and some point wise Thanks in advanced
 
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Amer said:
I need some examples of sequences some converges uniformly and some point wise Thanks in advanced

A very suggestive example is given by the sequence of functions...

$\displaystyle s_{n} (x) = \sum_{k=0}^{n} (1-x)\ x^{k}\ (1)$

For $0 \le x < 1$ is $\displaystyle \lim_{n \rightarrow \infty} s_{n} (x) = 1$ but for x=1 is $\displaystyle \lim_{n \rightarrow \infty} s_{n} (x) = 0$, so that $s_{n} (x)$ conveges pointwise in [0,1) but doesn't uniformly converge in [0,1)...

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If \(\displaystyle f_n(x)\) is uniformally convergent then it is point-wise convergent. The difference is that uniform convergence is defined on sets.

Take for example the sequence of functions \(\displaystyle f_n(x)=x^n\) on the interval \(\displaystyle [0,1)\) this sequence is not uniformally convergent but any closed subset is. Essentially we can use the M-test to prove uniform convergence. Choose \(\displaystyle [0,b] \subset [0,1)\) then we have the following

\(\displaystyle x^n \leq b^n \,\,\, \forall \,\, x \in [0,b]\) since \(\displaystyle \lim b^n = 0 \) .\(\displaystyle f_n \) is uniformally convergent on \(\displaystyle [0,b]\).
 

FAQ: Examples of Uniformly, point wise convergence

What is the definition of uniformly, point wise convergence?

Uniformly, point wise convergence is a concept in mathematics where a sequence of functions converges to a limiting function at every point in a given domain. This means that for any given point in the domain, the difference between the limiting function and the sequence of functions approaches zero as the sequence progresses.

How is uniformly, point wise convergence different from other types of convergence?

Uniformly, point wise convergence is different from other types of convergence, such as point wise convergence or uniform convergence, because it requires that the convergence happens simultaneously at every point in the domain. This means that the rate of convergence cannot vary from point to point.

Can you provide an example of uniformly, point wise convergence?

One example of uniformly, point wise convergence is the sequence of functions f_n(x) = nx^2 on the interval [0,1]. This sequence converges point wise to the function f(x) = 0, as at every point x in the interval, the difference between the limiting function and the sequence of functions approaches zero.

What are some applications of uniformly, point wise convergence?

Uniformly, point wise convergence has many applications in mathematics, physics, and engineering. It is used in the study of Fourier series, numerical analysis, and the behavior of physical systems.

How is uniformly, point wise convergence related to the concept of continuity?

In mathematics, the concept of continuity is closely related to uniformly, point wise convergence. A function is continuous at a point if and only if it converges uniformly, point wise at that point. This means that if a sequence of functions converges uniformly, point wise, the limiting function is also continuous at every point where the sequence converges.

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