Generating function of bessel function

In summary, the generating function of Bessel function is a mathematical representation used to relate values of Bessel functions for different orders and arguments. It has various applications in physics and engineering and can be derived through power series or integral representations. However, it has limitations for certain values of the argument and order, and there are alternative representations available such as the modified and spherical Bessel functions.
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Prove the generating function

\(\displaystyle e^{\frac{x}{2}\left(z-z^{-1}\right)}=\sum_{n=-\infty}^{\infty}J_n(x)z^n\)​
 
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$\displaystyle e^{\frac{x}{2}\ (z - z^{-1})} = \sum_{m=0}^{\infty} \frac{(\frac{x}{2})^{m}}{m!}\ z^{m} \ \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} (-1)^{k} \ \frac{(\frac{x}{2})^{k}}{k!}\ z^{k} = $

$\displaystyle = \sum_{n = - \infty}^{+ \infty} \{ \sum_{m - k = n} \frac{(-1)^{k}\ (\frac{x}{2})^{m + k}}{m!\ k!}\ \}\ z^{n} = \sum_{n = - \infty}^{+ \infty} \sum_{k=0}^{\infty}^{n} \{ \frac{(-1)^{k}}{(n+k)!\ k!}\ (\frac{x}{2})^ {2 k + n} \} z^{n} = \sum_{n = - \infty}^{+ \infty} J_{n} (x)\ z^{n}$

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$$2(n+1)\jmath_{n+1}(x) = x \jmath_{n+2}(x) + x \jmath_n(x)$$

Multiplying by $z^n$ and summing from $-\infty$ to $\infty$ both sides gives

$$\begin{aligned} \sum_{n = -\infty}^{\infty} 2n \jmath_{n}(x) z^{n-1} &= \sum_{n = -\infty}^{\infty} x \jmath_n(x) z^{n-2} + \sum_{n = -\infty}^{\infty} x \jmath_{n}(x) z^n \\ &= \sum_{n = -\infty}^{\infty} x \left (1 + \frac{1}{z^2} \right ) \jmath_n(x) z^n \end{aligned}$$

Hence, we have the differential equation :

$$ K'(z) = \frac{x}{2} \left (1 + \frac{1}{z^2} \right ) K(z) $$

where $K(z) = \sum_{n = -\infty}^{\infty} \jmath_n(x) z^n$. This results $K(z) = \bar{C} \exp \left (\frac{x}{2} \left ( z - \frac{1}{z} \right) \right )$ after resolving the ODE. Substituting $z = 1$ easily gives $\bar{C} = 1$. Thus, we have

$$\sum_{n = -\infty}^{\infty} \jmath_n(x) z^n = \exp \left (\frac{x}{2} \left ( z - \frac{1}{z} \right) \right ) \;\;\; \blacksquare$$

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FAQ: Generating function of bessel function

What is the generating function of Bessel function?

The generating function of Bessel function is a mathematical representation that relates the values of Bessel functions of different orders and arguments. It is expressed as a power series in the variable z and is used to simplify calculations involving Bessel functions.

What is the significance of the generating function of Bessel function?

The generating function of Bessel function has several applications in physics and engineering, particularly in the fields of wave propagation, heat conduction, and quantum mechanics. It allows for the efficient computation of Bessel functions and their derivatives, making it a valuable tool in solving differential equations.

How is the generating function of Bessel function derived?

The generating function of Bessel function can be derived using the power series expansion of the exponential function and the recurrence relation of Bessel functions. Alternatively, it can also be derived from the integral representation of Bessel functions and the Cauchy integral formula.

What are the limitations of the generating function of Bessel function?

The generating function of Bessel function is only applicable for real values of the argument and for certain ranges of the order. It also has limited use for non-integer and negative orders. Additionally, the convergence of the series in the generating function may be slow for certain values of the argument.

Are there any alternative representations of Bessel functions?

Yes, there are several alternative representations of Bessel functions, including the integral representation, the modified Bessel function, and the spherical Bessel function. Each representation has its own advantages and limitations, and the choice of representation depends on the specific application.

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