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Sets of k-recurrence but not (k+1)-recurrence

Dynamical Systems 2007-05-23 v2 Combinatorics

Abstract

For every kNk\in \mathbb{N}, we produce a set of integers which is kk-recurrent but not (k+1)(k+1)-recurrent. This extends a result of Furstenberg who produced a 1-recurrent set which is not 2-recurrent. We discuss a similar result for convergence of multiple ergodic averages. Finally, we also point out a combinatorial consequence related to Szemer\' edi's theorem.

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@article{arxiv.math/0503367,
  title  = {Sets of k-recurrence but not (k+1)-recurrence},
  author = {N. Frantzikinakis and E. Lesigne and M. Wierdl},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0503367},
  year   = {2007}
}

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8 pages

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