Mertens theorem on Cauchy products
Convergence of the Cauchy product under absolute convergence of one factor
Mertens theorem (Cauchy products): Let and be convergent series (real or complex). Define the Cauchy product coefficients If at least one of the series or converges absolutely, then the Cauchy product series converges and
Remarks
This result justifies multiplying power series and many other formal series manipulations when absolute convergence is present.