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A formula for $\zeta$(2n + 1) and some related expressions

Number Theory 2016-12-15 v4

Abstract

Using a polylogarithmic identity, we express the values of ζ\zeta at odd integers 2n+12n+1 as integrals over unit nn-dimensional hypercubes of simple functions involving products of logarithms. We also prove a useful property of those functions as some of their variables are raised to a power. In the case n=2n=2, we prove two closed-form expressions concerning related integrals. Finally, another family of related one-dimensional integrals is studied.

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@article{arxiv.1608.03174,
  title  = {A formula for $\zeta$(2n + 1) and some related expressions},
  author = {Thomas Sauvaget},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1608.03174},
  year   = {2016}
}

Comments

An erroneous claim of irrationality of all zeta(2n+1) has been withdrawn, with apologies. The resulting work is not intended for publication