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kleinwolf
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How can i compute : [tex] S(n)=\sum_{k=2}^n\frac{1}{log(k)}[/tex]...I tried with the Li(x) function, but couldn't manage till the end...I just have to know the asypmtotic behaviour when n->infty.
Thanx.
Thanx.
The asymptotic behavior of a function refers to how it behaves as the input value approaches infinity. In the case of the Li(x) function, it describes the growth rate of the function as x becomes very large.
S(n) is the sum of the first n terms of the Li(x) function, so its asymptotic behavior is directly influenced by the behavior of the Li(x) function as n approaches infinity.
Yes, the asymptotic behavior of S(n) with the Li(x) function is given by the formula S(n) ~ Li(x) as n approaches infinity. This means that S(n) grows at the same rate as the Li(x) function as n becomes very large.
The asymptotic behavior of S(n) with the Li(x) function is similar to that of the logarithmic function, but it grows slightly faster. It is also slower than exponential and factorial growth.
Yes, understanding the asymptotic behavior of S(n) with the Li(x) function can be useful in analyzing algorithms and their efficiency, particularly in number theory and prime number distribution. It can also help in predicting the behavior of the function for large inputs.