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The integer recurrence P(n)=a+P(n-phi(a)) I

Number Theory 2014-02-05 v3

Abstract

We prove that for a positive integer a the integer sequence P(n) satisfying for all n, -infty<n<infty, the recurrence P(n)=a+P(n-phi(a)), phi(a) the Euler function, generates in increasing order all integers P(n) coprime to a.The finite Fourier expansion of P(n) is given in terms of a, n, and the phi(a)-th roots of unity. Properties of the sequence are derived.

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@article{arxiv.1208.5348,
  title  = {The integer recurrence P(n)=a+P(n-phi(a)) I},
  author = {Constantin M. Petridi},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1208.5348},
  year   = {2014}
}

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6 pages

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