Sums of Generalized Harmonic Series with Periodically Repeated Numerators (a,b) and (a,a,b,b)

Authors

  • Radovan Potucek Department of Mathematics and Physics, Faculty of Military Technology, University of Defence, Brno, Czech Republic

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23755/rm.v34i0.405

Keywords:

harmonic series, alternating harmonic series, sequence of partial sums, computer algebra system Maple

Abstract

This paper deals with certain generalization of the alternating harmonic series - the generalized convergent harmonic series with periodically repeated numerators (a,b) and (a,a,b,b). Firstly, we find out the value of the numerators b of the first series, for which the series converges, and determine the formula for the sum s(a) of this series. Then we determine the value of the numerators b of the second series, for which this series converges, and derive the formula for the sum s(a,a) of this second series. Finally, we verify these analytically obtained results and compute the sums of these series by using the computer algebra system Maple 16 and its basic programming language.

References

R. Potucek, Sums of Generalized Alternating Harmonic Series with Periodically Repeated Numerators (1,a) and (1,1,a). In: Mathematics, Information Technologies and Applied Sciences 2014 post-conference proceedings of selected papers extended versions. University of Defence, Brno, (2014),83-88. ISBN 978-8-7231-978-7.

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Published

2018-07-07

Issue

Vol. 34 (2018)

Section

Volume 34-2018

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