Complex Analysis: Theory and Applications · Problem 7.2.17

Taylor and Laurent Series — Howell & Matthews

Mathematics — Complex Analysis · taylor-series-even-odd

Problem

Let ff be defined in a domain that contains the origin. The function ff is said to be even if f(−z)=f(z)f(-z) = f(z), and it is called odd if f(−z)=−f(z)f(-z) = -f(z). ((a)) Show that the derivative of an odd function is an even function. ((b)) Show that the derivative of an even function is an odd function. Hint: Use limits. ((c)) If f(z)f(z) is even, show that all the coefficients of the odd powers of zz in the Maclaurin series are zero. ((d)) If f(z)f(z) is odd, show that all the coefficients of the even powers of zz in the Maclaurin series are zero.

Related theory

Browse the problem library