Calculating cos(2nπ/3)/(n²) using the Sum of Series 1/n²

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In summary, using the fact that the sum of series 1/n^2 is (pi)^2/6, we can find the value of cos(2npi/3)/(n^2) by splitting the series into two parts and evaluating them separately. First, we can calculate the sum of 1/(3n)^2 which gives us pi^2/54. Then, we can use the identity \sum_{n=1}^{+\infty}{\frac{1}{n^2}}=\frac{\pi^2}{6} to find the sum of 1/(3n+1)^2 and 1/(3n+2)^2. By substituting these values into the equation \
  • #36
Rite so what your saying is:

Pi^2/6 = Pi^2/54 + SUM 1/(3n+1)^2 + SUM 1/(3n+2)^2
 
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  • #37
Yes, so you've found the values to all the series!
 
  • #38
Ah ok so:

Pi^2/54 - 1/2(Pi^2/6 - Pi^2/54) = Sum of series
 
  • #40
Thanks Micromas you have been great help. Out if curiosity how did you obtain the equation in post 35 ??
 
  • #41
Well, in post 14, we were asked to calculate those two sums. I first tried to evaluate them separately, but that didn't work. So then I came up with that solution. I guess it's a bit experience from my part. The more problems you solve, the more tricks you know. You also know the trick now :smile:
 
  • #42
Haha ok thanks again micromass:smile:
 
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I just finished my calculations and ended up with value of -3Pi^2/54 for sum of series. Is this correct?? Thanks in advance
 
  • #44
Yes, I believe that is correct!
 

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