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The iterated Carmichael lambda function

Number Theory 2011-11-17 v1

Abstract

The Carmichael lambda function λ(n)\lambda(n) is defined to be the smallest positive integer mm such that ama^m is congruent to 1 modulo n,n, for all aa and nn relatively prime. The function λk(n)\lambda_k(n) is defined to be the kkth iterate of λ(n).\lambda(n). Previous results show a normal order for n/λk(n)n/\lambda_k(n) where k=1,2.k=1,2. We will show a normal order for all k.k.

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@article{arxiv.1111.3667,
  title  = {The iterated Carmichael lambda function},
  author = {Nick Harland},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1111.3667},
  year   = {2011}
}
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