Dirichlet Inverse: Find G in Terms of F

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In summary, the conversation discusses finding G in terms of F using the given equation, and also explores the Dirichlet convolution inverse of log n. A proposed solution for inverting the function G(x) is suggested, where G(x) is defined as the sum of b(m) times F(4x/m) and the sum ranges from 1 to infinity. The conversation also considers the values of b(1) and b(2) and discusses how the coefficients b can be obtained based on the condition that the sum of b(m) times a(p/m) is equal to 0 for p>4.
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Find G in terms of F if

[tex]
F(x)=\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}G\left(\frac{x}{n}\right)\log n
[/tex]

Also what is the Dirichlet convolution inverse of log n?
 
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Clearly log 1 is 0. So it has no dirichlet inverse. But I think, there can be an easy way to get around this and invert the function G(x).
Write G(x)= [tex]\sum b(m)F(4x/m)[/tex] .Sum ranges from 1 to infinity.
So we need F(x)= [tex]\sum\sum b(m)a(n)F(4x/nm)[/tex] . n,m>=1. a(n)=log n
Taking mn=p, we get above sum as
F(x)= [tex]\sum\sum b(m)a(p/m)F(4x/p)[/tex][/tex] . p>=1, m divides p.
So b(1)=0(for p=1,2,3), b(2)= 1/log2(p=4) .
Considering [tex]\sum b(m)a(p/m)[/tex] = 0 , p>4 , we can get all coefficients b.
 
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Thank you for the response.
 

1. What is the Dirichlet Inverse?

The Dirichlet Inverse is a mathematical operation that finds a function G in terms of another function F, such that G(F(x))=x. In other words, it is the inverse function of F composed with itself.

2. What is the significance of finding G in terms of F using the Dirichlet Inverse?

The Dirichlet Inverse has many applications in mathematics, including number theory, combinatorics, and group theory. It can also be used to solve certain types of equations and to establish relationships between different functions.

3. How is the Dirichlet Inverse calculated?

The Dirichlet Inverse is calculated using a formula that involves the Möbius function, which is defined on the positive integers and has values of -1, 0, or 1 depending on the number's prime factorization. The formula is G(n) = (1/Φ(n))Σ(d|n)(μ(d)F(n/d)), where Φ(n) is the Euler totient function and μ is the Möbius function.

4. Can the Dirichlet Inverse be applied to all functions?

No, the Dirichlet Inverse can only be applied to certain types of functions, specifically those that are multiplicative and have an inverse under composition. Examples of such functions include the Euler totient function, the Möbius function, and the logarithmic function.

5. What are some real-world applications of the Dirichlet Inverse?

The Dirichlet Inverse has been used in the study of number theory and prime numbers, as well as in cryptography and coding theory. It has also been applied in the analysis of algorithms and in the study of combinatorial games. Additionally, the Dirichlet Inverse has been used in the design of efficient data structures and in the study of random walks on graphs.

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