Convergence of a series, lots of logs

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The convergence of the series \(\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{1}{n\log{n}\left(\log{\log{n}}\right)^k}\) is established as being dependent on the condition \(k > 1\). The Cauchy condensation test was applied, leading to the transformation of the series into a form that allows for further analysis. The discussion indicates that the dominant term in the convergence behavior is \(n^k\), which suggests that the series converges when \(k\) exceeds 1. The Integral Test was also mentioned as a potential method for further exploration.

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Homework Statement


Show that this sum is convergent if and only if k>1 :

\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{1}{n\log{n}\left(\log{\log{n}}\right)^k}

The Attempt at a Solution


I've applied the Cauchy condensation test, giving:

\frac{2^n}{2^n\log{2^n}\left(\log{\log{2^n}}\right)^k}
=\frac{1}{n\log{2}\left(\log{n\log{2}}\right)^k}

Then I figured I just apply it again?

\frac{2^n}{2^n\log{2}\left(\log{\left(2^n\log{2}\right)}\right)^k}
=\frac{1}{\log{2}\left(n\log{2}+\log{\log{2}}\right)^k}

But then what? I'm aiming for something along the lines of:

\frac{1}{C\cdot n^k}

So then the answer is obvious but the best I can come up with now is that the term inside the brackets will come out like:

\left(n\log{2}+\log{\log{2}}\right)^k = n^k\log{2}^k + \mathit{terms\ of\ order\ <k}

And therefore the n^k term will dominate the convergence behaviour... Am I on the right track here or have I missed some algebraic trick? Am I wrong to apply the test a second time? I don't want an answer here if that's possible, just some kind of hint. Thanks in advance.

PS for some reason my tex has failed somewhere but you should get the idea...
 
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