Find Residues for f(z) at $z=-n$

In summary, the residue at $z=0$ of $f(z) = \Gamma(z) \Gamma(z-1) x^{-z}$ can be found by shifting the factorial and differentiating once, resulting in a second order pole at $z=0$. Taking the limit to zero gives the value of $\ln(x) + 2 \gamma -1$.
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Find Residue at $z =0 $ of

\(\displaystyle f(z) = \Gamma(z) \Gamma(z-1) x^{-z}\)​

Try to find Residues for $ z=-n $
 
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$ \displaystyle \Gamma(z+1) = \Gamma(1) + \Gamma'(1)x + O(z) = 1 - \gamma z + \mathcal{O} (z^{2})$

$ \displaystyle \implies \Gamma(z) = \frac{1}{z} \Gamma(z+1) = \frac{1}{z} - \gamma + \mathcal{O} (z) $

$ \displaystyle \implies \Gamma(z-1) = \frac{\Gamma(z)}{z-1} = - \frac{1}{z} + (\gamma -1) + \mathcal{O}(z) $

$ \displaystyle \implies \Gamma(z) \Gamma(z-1) = - \frac{1}{z^{2}} + \frac{2 \gamma -1}{z} + \mathcal{O}(1) $So $\displaystyle \text{Res} [ \Gamma(z) \Gamma(z-1) x^{-z},0] = \text{Res} \Big[ - \frac{1}{z^{2}} x^{-z},0 \Big] + \text{Res} \Big[ \frac{2 \gamma-1}{z} x^{-z}, 0 \Big] $

$ \displaystyle = - \lim_{z \to 0} \frac{d}{dz} x^{-z} + \lim_{z \to 0} \ (2 \gamma -1) x^{-z} = \ln(x) + 2 \gamma -1 $

which seems to be correct for different values of $x$ according to Maple
 
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Nice solution , another way is shift the factorial then differentiate

\(\displaystyle \Gamma(z) \Gamma(z-1) x^{-z}= \frac{\Gamma(z+1)^2}{z^2(z-1)} x^{-z}\)

So we have a second order pole at $z=0$ so differentiating \(\displaystyle \frac{\Gamma(z+1)^2}{(z-1)} x^{-z}\) once will work and taking the limit to zero will work .
 
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FAQ: Find Residues for f(z) at $z=-n$

1. What is the purpose of finding residues for f(z) at $z=-n$?

The purpose of finding residues at a specific point, in this case $z=-n$, is to evaluate the behavior of a function at that point. Residues can provide important information about the function, such as its singularities and its behavior near those singularities.

2. How do you calculate the residue for f(z) at $z=-n$?

The residue for f(z) at $z=-n$ can be calculated using the formula Res(f,z) = limz→z0 [(z-z0)f(z)], where z0 is the point of interest, in this case $z=-n$. This formula can be applied to functions that have a simple pole at z0.

3. Can residues be calculated for all types of functions?

No, residues can only be calculated for functions that have singularities, such as poles, at the point of interest. If a function does not have singularities, then its residue at a specific point will be zero.

4. What is the significance of the residue value?

The residue value provides important information about the behavior of a function at a specific point. It can help determine if the function has a pole, a removable singularity, or an essential singularity at that point. The residue value can also be used in the evaluation of complex integrals.

5. Are there any applications of residues in real-world problems?

Yes, residues have many applications in various fields such as engineering, physics, and finance. They can be used to solve problems related to electric circuits, fluid dynamics, probability, and more. In physics, residues are used to calculate the energy and lifetime of unstable particles in particle physics.

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