convergence of complex term series
A series
(1) |
with complex terms
is convergent iff the sequence of its partial sums converges to a complex number.
Theorem 1. The series (1) converges iff the series
(2) |
formed by real parts and the imaginary parts of its terms both are convergent.
Proof. Let . Denote
If the series (2) are convergent with sums and , then there is a number such that
Accordingly,
i.e. the series (1) converges to . If, conversely, (1) converges to a complex number
then
and consequently, and , i.e. the series (2) are convergent with sums the real numbers and .
Theorem 2. The series (1) converges absolutely iff the series (2) both converge absolutely.
Proof. The absolute convergence of (1) means that the series
converges. But since , we have
From these inequalities we can infer the assertion of the theorem 2.
References
- 1 R. Nevanlinna & V. Paatero: Funktioteoria. Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. Helsinki (1963).