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The Series Σ1 f(n)/n for Periodic f

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 November 2018

Arthur E. Livingston*
Affiliation:
University of Alberta (Edmonton)
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We are here concerned with the problem of deciding when Σn=1 f(n)/n ≠ 0, given that f is periodic and the series convergent. In particular, we consider

Conjecture A. Let p be a positive integer and f a (real-or complex-valued) number-theoretic function with period p.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Canadian Mathematical Society 1965

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