Re: Sum of Infinite Series

[John Mallinckrodt <ajmallinckro@CSUPOMONA.EDU>]

On Thu, 24 Jan 2002, Paul O. Johnson wrote:

> I want to state in the exhibit's sign what the absolute
> maximum extension is. This requires that I sum the infinite
> series 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/6 + 1/8 + . . . I'm ashamed to admit that
> I no longer carry this trivial math equation in my head (I
> know I once did). Can anyone help me?

The series diverges.  Thus, an arbitrary extension is
theoretically
possible.  In practice, you'll be *very* lucky to get an extension
of two block lengths!

John Mallinckrodt      mailto:ajm@csupomona.edu
Cal Poly Pomona          http://www.csupomona.edu/~ajm