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The binomial transform of p-recursive sequences and the dilogarithm function

Classical Analysis and ODEs 2020-12-15 v1

Abstract

Using a generalized binomial transform and a novel binomial coefficient identity, we will show that the set of p-recursive sequences is closed under the binomial transform. Using these results, we will derive a new series representation for the dilogarithm function that converges on C\[1,)\mathbf{C} \, \backslash \, [1,\infty). Finally, we will show that this series representation results in a scheme for numerical evaluation of the dilogarithm function that is accurate, efficient, and stable.

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@article{arxiv.1910.06928,
  title  = {The binomial transform of p-recursive sequences and the dilogarithm function},
  author = {Stephanie L. Harshbarger and Barton L. Willis},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1910.06928},
  year   = {2020}
}

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6 pages, 2 figures

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