Journal of Integer Sequences, Vol. 26 (2023), Article 23.8.6

On Inequalities Related to a Generalized Euler Totient Function and Lucas Sequences


Ashish Kumar Pandey and B. K. Sharma
Department of Mathematics
University of Allahabad
Prayagraj 211002
India

Abstract:

Let ϕ(n) be the Euler totient function of n, defined as the number of positive integers less than or equal to n that are co-prime with n. In this paper, we consider the function ϕk, a generalization of ϕ, and establish some inequalities related to Lucas sequences of the first kind (Un)n≥1 with characteristic equation having real roots. As an application to these inequalities, we further establish inequalities related to Fibonacci, Pell, and balancing sequences.


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(Concerned with sequences A000045 A000129 A001109.)


Received July 24 2023; revised versions received July 31 2023; September 29 2023; October 6 2023. Published in Journal of Integer Sequences, October 14 2023.


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