How Do F(X,n) and Q(n) Relate Through Partial Summation?

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The discussion centers on the mathematical relationship between the functions F(X,n) and Q(n) through the technique of partial summation. F(X,n) is defined as the sum of logarithms of primes p constrained by specific ranges of k and p, while Q(n) is the unrestricted sum of logarithms of primes p for the equation k^2 + p = n. The user seeks a definitive proof of the relationship between these two functions using partial summation.

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Let k and n \le X be large positive integers, and p is a prime. Define

F(X,n) := \sum_{\substack{k^2+p = n\\X/2\le p<X\\\sqrt{X}/2 \le k < \sqrt{X}}}\log p
Q(n) := \sum_{k^2+p = n}\log p.Note that in Q(n), the ranges of k and p are unrestricted.

My question is:
I know that F(X,n) and Q(n) can be related by partial summation, but how do I prove this?

Any help is appreciated!

Thanks.
 
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flouran said:
Let k and n \le X be large positive integers, and p is a prime. Define

F(X,n) := \sum_{\substack{k^2+p = n\\X/2\le p<X\\\sqrt{X}/2 \le k < \sqrt{X}}}\log p
Q(n) := \sum_{k^2+p = n}\log p.


Note that in Q(n), the ranges of k and p are unrestricted.

My question is:
I know that F(X,n) and Q(n) can be related by partial summation, but how do I prove this?

Any form of help is appreciated!

Thanks.

BUMP


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