Sammy's question at Yahoo Answers (Laurent expansion)

In summary, the question asks for the Laurent series of $\cos z/z$ centered at $z=0$, which can be found using the Maclaurin expansion of $\cos z$. The resulting series is $\frac{1}{z}+\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{(-1)^nx^{2n-1}}{(2n)!}$ for $0<|z|<+\infty$. Further questions can be posted in the designated section.
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Hello Sammy,

The Maclaurin expansion of $\cos z$ is: $$\cos z=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\frac{(-1)^nx^{2n}}{(2n)!}\qquad (\forall z\in\mathbb{C})$$ so, the Laurent series expansion for $\cos z/z$ centered at $z=0$ is $$\frac{\cos z}{z}=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\frac{(-1)^nx^{2n-1}}{(2n)!}=\frac{1}{z}+\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{(-1)^nx^{2n-1}}{(2n)!}\quad (0<|z|<+\infty)$$ If you have further questions, you can post them in the http://www.mathhelpboards.com/f50/ section.
 

FAQ: Sammy's question at Yahoo Answers (Laurent expansion)

What is the Laurent expansion?

The Laurent expansion is a mathematical formula used to represent a complex function as a sum of infinitely many terms. It is a type of power series that includes negative powers of the variable in addition to positive powers.

How is the Laurent expansion different from a Taylor series?

The Taylor series only includes positive powers of the variable, while the Laurent expansion includes both positive and negative powers. This allows for the representation of functions with singularities or poles, which cannot be represented by a Taylor series.

What is the purpose of using a Laurent expansion?

The Laurent expansion is useful in complex analysis for understanding the behavior of functions around singularities or poles. It can also be used to approximate complex functions and evaluate integrals.

How is the Laurent expansion calculated?

The Laurent expansion is calculated using a combination of the Cauchy integral formula and the residue theorem. It involves finding the coefficients of the various terms in the expansion, which can be done through integration and other mathematical techniques.

Can the Laurent expansion be used for any function?

No, the Laurent expansion can only be used for functions that are analytic in the region of interest. This means that the function must be continuous and have derivatives of all orders in that region.

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