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Diophantine approximation with smooth numbers

Number Theory 2020-09-14 v2

Abstract

We prove a theorem about approximation to an irrational number by rational numbers whose denominator n is free of prime factors bigger than a power of log n. We strengthen the result in version 1 by using an exponential sum over smooth numbers tailored to the application. The new exponent approaches 1/3 as the exponent of log n becomes large.

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@article{arxiv.2007.05823,
  title  = {Diophantine approximation with smooth numbers},
  author = {Roger Baker},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2007.05823},
  year   = {2020}
}
R2 v1 2026-06-23T17:02:44.449Z