(i) Let Xn be the size of the nth generation of a branching process with familysize probability generating function G(s), and let X0=1. Show that the probability generating function Gn(s) of Xn satisfies Gn+1(s)=G(Gn(s)) for n⩾0.
(ii) Suppose the family-size mass function is P(X1=k)=2−k−1,k=0,1,2,… Find G(s), and show that
Gn(s)=n+1−nsn−(n−1)s for ∣s∣<1+n1.
Deduce the value of P(Xn=0).
(iii) Write down the moment generating function of Xn/n. Hence or otherwise show that, for x⩾0,
P(Xn/n>x∣Xn>0)→e−x as n→∞
[You may use the continuity theorem but, if so, should give a clear statement of it.]