Logarithm and harmonic numbers

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The discussion focuses on proving the relationship between harmonic numbers and logarithms, specifically that \( H_n = \ln n + \gamma + \epsilon_n \). The user references the limit \( \lim_{n \to \infty} H_n - \ln n = \gamma \) to establish that for any \( \epsilon > 0 \), there exists a \( k \) such that for all \( k \geq n \), the inequality \( |H_n - \ln n - \gamma| < \epsilon \) holds. The user expresses uncertainty about their approach, questioning its correctness.

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  • Understanding of harmonic numbers, denoted as \( H_n \)
  • Familiarity with natural logarithms, specifically \( \ln n \)
  • Knowledge of the Euler-Mascheroni constant, \( \gamma \)
  • Basic concepts of limits in calculus
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  • Study the properties of harmonic numbers and their asymptotic behavior
  • Learn about the Euler-Mascheroni constant and its significance in number theory
  • Explore the proofs of inequalities involving logarithmic functions
  • Investigate advanced limit theorems in calculus
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Mathematicians, students studying calculus and number theory, and anyone interested in the relationship between harmonic numbers and logarithmic functions.

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I need to prove that

$$H_n = \ln n + \gamma + \epsilon_n $$

Using that

$$\lim_{n \to \infty} H_n - \ln n = \gamma $$

we conclude that

$$\forall \, \epsilon > 0 \,\,\,\, \exists k \,\,\,\, $$ such that $$\,\,\, \forall k \geq n \,\,\, $$ the following holds

$$|H_n - \ln n -\gamma | < \epsilon $$

$$H_n < \ln n +\gamma +\epsilon $$

I think I used the wrong approach , didn't I ?
 
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Re: logarithm and harmonic numbers

ZaidAlyafey said:
I need to prove that

$$H_n = \ln n + \gamma + \epsilon_n $$

Using that

$$\lim_{n \to \infty} H_n - \ln n = \gamma $$

we conclude that

$$\forall \, \epsilon > 0 \,\,\,\, \exists k \,\,\,\, $$ such that $$\,\,\, \forall k \geq n \,\,\, $$ the following holds

$$|H_n - \ln n -\gamma | < \epsilon $$

$$H_n < \ln n +\gamma +\epsilon $$

I think I used the wrong approach , didn't I ?

http://mathhelpboards.com/discrete-mathematics-set-theory-logic-15/difference-equation-tutorial-draft-part-i-426.html#post2494

Kind regards

$\chi$ $\sigma$
 
Re: logarithm and harmonic numbers

chisigma said:
http://mathhelpboards.com/discrete-mathematics-set-theory-logic-15/difference-equation-tutorial-draft-part-i-426.html#post2494

Kind regards

$\chi$ $\sigma$

My friend this is amazing , I must have time to read that , keep it up .
 

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