A Proof of Divergence of the Harmonic Series Using Probability Theory.

Laha, Arnab Kumar

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Publication Date: 2006-Jun-15

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A Proof of Divergence of the Harmonic Series Using Probability Theory

Laha, Arnab Kumar

International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science & Technology, v37 n4 p502-503 Jun 2006

In this note a new proof of the divergence of the harmonic series is given based on the expected life of a parallel system with independent exponentially distributed component lifetimes.

Descriptors: Probability, Theories, Mathematics, Validity, Calculus, Mathematical Logic

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