Infinite product - the shortest question

In summary, an infinite product is a mathematical concept denoted by the symbol &prod; where an infinite number of terms are multiplied together. It differs from a finite product in that it has an infinite number of terms and its value may not always converge. The shortest way to represent an infinite product is by using the notation &prod; <sub>n=0</sub><sup>&infin;</sup> a<sub>n</sub>. Infinite products have various applications in mathematics, physics, and engineering, and are useful in scientific research for expressing and manipulating complex concepts, approximating and solving problems, and developing mathematical models for real-world systems.
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I just heard about the inifinite product, so using my knowledge of inifinite sum this is purely guessing.

[tex]\Pi_{i=1}^{N} a_i = a_1 a_2 a_3 ... a_{N-2}a_{N-1}a_{N}[/tex]

correct?
 
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Short answer: yes.
 
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Yes, that is the definition of that symbol. What you show is, of course, not an "infinite" product.
 
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thanks halls and mathman. now i can go and correct my professor.

such a suck-up I know!
:biggrin:
 

FAQ: Infinite product - the shortest question

What is an infinite product?

An infinite product is a mathematical concept where an infinite number of terms are multiplied together. It is denoted by the symbol ∏ and is similar to an infinite sum, but instead of adding terms, they are multiplied.

How is an infinite product different from a finite product?

A finite product has a limited number of terms, whereas an infinite product has an infinite number of terms. In addition, the value of an infinite product may not always converge, while a finite product always has a defined value.

What is the shortest way to represent an infinite product?

The shortest way to represent an infinite product is by using the notation ∏ n=0 an, where n is the index of the product, ∞ represents infinity, and an is the general term being multiplied.

What are some real-life applications of infinite products?

Infinite products have various applications in mathematics, physics, and engineering. They are used in the study of complex numbers, series and sequences, and probability theory. In addition, infinite products are also used in the development of algorithms and in the modeling of natural phenomena.

How are infinite products useful in scientific research?

Infinite products are useful in scientific research as they provide a way to express and manipulate complex mathematical concepts. They are also used to approximate and solve problems that involve infinite sequences or series. Additionally, infinite products are used in statistical analysis and in the development of mathematical models for real-world systems.

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