Symmetry in the sequence of approximation coefficients
Number Theory
2013-04-22 v9 Information Theory
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Abstract
Let and be the sequences of partial quotients and approximation coefficients for the continued fraction expansion of an irrational number. We will provide a function such that . In tandem with a formula due to Dajani and Kraaikamp, we will write as a function of , revealing an elegant symmetry in this classical sequence and allowing for its recovery from a pair of consecutive terms.
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@article{arxiv.1110.3005,
title = {Symmetry in the sequence of approximation coefficients},
author = {Avraham Bourla},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1110.3005},
year = {2013}
}