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Neumann Series


The Neumann series of a bounded operator T on a Banach space is

 sum_(n=0)^inftyT^n.

Here T^0=I, where I is the identity operator. If ||T||<1, the series converges in the operator norm and

 (I-T)^(-1)=sum_(n=0)^inftyT^n,

which is analogous to the geometric series. When T is integration against an integral kernel, the same construction gives an integral equation Neumann series. A Bessel function Neumann series is a different type of series expansion in Bessel functions.


See also

Bessel Function Neumann Series, Geometric Series, Integral Equation Neumann Series, Operator Norm

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References

Conway, J. B. A Course in Functional Analysis. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1990.

Cite this as:

Weisstein, Eric W. "Neumann Series." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/NeumannSeries.html

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