How to show the following equality? ∑n=0∞1a2+n2=1+aπcothaπ2a2
Joanna Benson
Answered
2022-01-18
How to show the following equality?
Answer & Explanation
John Koga
Expert
2022-01-18Added 33 answers
This problem is a direct application of Fourier transform and Poisson summation formula. Recalling the definition of Fourier transform and the Poisson summation formula respectively
where F is the Fourier transform of f. Advancing with our problem, first, we compute the Fourier transform of wihich is equal to
Applying Poisson formula, we have
Now, I leave it to you to manipulate the above expression to reach the form
You can use the identity
Alex Sheppard
Expert
2022-01-19Added 36 answers
It is well known that
Assume
To find the residues of , we see
so g has poles at and . Their respective residues, and can be found
And finally:
To change the starting number from to 0, we divide the series, as it is symmetrical (i.e. ):