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Frobenius & Special Functions · Challenge problem

The Bessel function J0(x)=∑k≥0(−1)k4k(k!)2x2kJ_0(x) = \displaystyle\sum_{k\ge0} \frac{(-1)^k}{4^k(k!)^2}x^{2k} solves Bessel's equation of order 00. Compute the coefficient of x2x^2. Express your answer as a common fraction.