Lambert series

noun

A series taking the form S(q)=∑ₙ₌₁ ᪲a_n(qⁿ)/(1-qⁿ).

Meanings

nounLambert series (plural Lambert series)
  1. mathematicsA series taking the form S(q)=∑ₙ₌₁ ᪲a_n(qⁿ)/(1-qⁿ).

Origin

Named for Johann Heinrich Lambert.

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