Is the sequence finite for different values of u in the logarithmic series?

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The sequence defined by the expression ∑_{n=1}^{∞} (log^{u-1}(n)/n) - u^{-1}log^{u}(n) is analyzed for various values of u. When u=1, the result corresponds to the Euler-Mascheroni constant. For other values of u, the sequence's behavior is less clear and requires further investigation, particularly through the limit lim_{x→∞} - (log x)^{u} + ∑_{n=1}^{x} (log n)^{u-1}/n and the integral ∫_{1}^{∞} (log^{u-1}(x)/x). The discussion emphasizes the need for clarity in the formulation of the sequence to derive meaningful conclusions.

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is the following sequence finite

[tex]\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{log^{u-1} (n)}{n} - u^{-1}log^{u}(n)[/tex]

if u=1 then we have simply the Euler-Mascheroni constant but what happens in other cases or other values for 'u'
 
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I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that when you write
[tex]\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{log^{u-1} (n)}{n} - u^{-1}log^{u}(n)[/tex]
you mean something like
[tex]\lim_{x\to\infty}-(\log x)^u+\sum_{n=1}^x\frac{(\log n)^{u-1}}{n}[/tex]
but you may mean something else entirely.
 
no but thanks by the answer i meant

[tex]\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{log^{u-1}(n)}{n} - \int_{1}^{\infty}\frac{log^{u-1}(x)}{x}[/tex]

in case u=1 we have the Euler Mascheroni constant but how about for other values ??
 

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