Sums of Integer Powers - C(s) Convergence

In summary, "Sums of Integer Powers - C(s) Convergence" is a mathematical concept involving a series of sums of integer powers that converges to a specific value, denoted by C(s). The formula for calculating C(s) is 1/(s-1) and it is related to the concept of convergence in mathematics. This concept has various real-world applications, but it is limited to certain types of series and may not always accurately reflect real-world systems.
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Hello all,

Is there a closed form expression for the convergence of

[tex]C(s) = \sum_{n=1}^{N} n^{s}[/tex]

Cheers,
Adrian
 
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What do mean by convergence? For fixed N and integer s, there are closed form solutions, although things get messy looking for larger s. In general CN(s) will be a polynomial in N of degree s+1.
 
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What is the concept of "Sums of Integer Powers - C(s) Convergence"?

The concept of "Sums of Integer Powers - C(s) Convergence" refers to a mathematical series in which the terms are the sums of integer powers, and the series converges to a specific value, denoted by C(s). This concept is important in the study of calculus and the theory of infinite series.

What is the formula for calculating C(s) in "Sums of Integer Powers - C(s) Convergence"?

The formula for calculating C(s) is C(s) = 1/(s-1), where s is the common ratio of the series. This formula can be derived using techniques from calculus, such as the geometric series formula and the ratio test.

How is "Sums of Integer Powers - C(s) Convergence" related to the concept of convergence in mathematics?

In mathematics, convergence refers to the idea that a sequence or series of numbers approaches a certain limit as the number of terms increases. In "Sums of Integer Powers - C(s) Convergence," the series converges to the value of C(s) as the number of terms increases.

What is the significance of "Sums of Integer Powers - C(s) Convergence" in real-world applications?

The concept of "Sums of Integer Powers - C(s) Convergence" has various real-world applications, such as in physics and engineering, where it is used to model and analyze physical phenomena. It is also used in finance and economics to calculate present and future values of investments and loans.

Are there any limitations to the use of "Sums of Integer Powers - C(s) Convergence" in mathematical calculations?

One limitation of using "Sums of Integer Powers - C(s) Convergence" is that it can only be applied to certain types of series, specifically those with a common ratio greater than 1. Additionally, it may not always accurately reflect the behavior of a real-world system due to simplifications and assumptions made in the mathematical model.

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