The forum discussion focuses on calculating the infinite series \(\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{1+(n-1)^2} \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^{2+(n-1)^2}\). Participants suggest transforming the series by starting from \(n=0\) to simplify the expression. The use of arithmetico-geometric series and the logarithmic expansion of \(\ln(1+y)\) is emphasized as a method to approach the solution. Additionally, the integral \(\int_0^x t^{2n} dt\) is mentioned as a relevant tool for evaluating the series.
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justwild said:Homework Statement
to find the value of [itex]\sum[/itex] over n=1 to ∞ of [1/{1+(n-1)2}](1/3)[itex]^{2+(n-1)2}[/itex]
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The Attempt at a Solution
I have tried to solve in the way the arithmetico-geometric series are solved and tried to bring it in the form of the expansion of ln(1+y), because the answer has logarithmic term in it.