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Enhancing Python with Mathematical

Summation Functions

Andrew Lehti1

GitResearch: Computer Science and Core Mathematics1

1 Introduction

In mathematical computations and algorithms, summation and series play a cru-


cial role. By integrating specialized summation functions such as !n, !n!, a^!n,
and !f into Python, we enhance its capabilities for handling a wide range of
mathematical tasks. These functions not only simplify the code but also signifi-
cantly improve readability and efficiency.

2 Summation up to n (!n)

The function [ !n ] computes the sum of all natural numbers up to n, utilizing


the formula n(n+1)
2 . This direct approach reduces computational complexity from
O(n) to O(1), offering a significant efficiency gain for large values of n.

3 Summation of n and Factors of n (!n!)

The function [ !n! ] extends the concept of summation and factorial by cal-
culating the sum of all natural numbers up to the factorial of n. This function
can be instrumental in combinatorial computations and probability, providing a
quick way to sum a range of factorials.

4 Summation of Fractional (!f )

[ !f ] allows for the summation of fractional numbers, expanding Python’s ca-


pability to deal with non-integer calculations seamlessly. This function can be
particularly beneficial in statistical calculations and when working with contin-
uous probability distributions. Originally this function used an equivalent form
of the gamma factor calculation, but opted to use the formula for !n instead
due to it producing identical results, while also being able to go beyond a large
number.
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5 Exponential Functions

5.1 Summation of a Raised to the Power of n Series (a!n )

The function [ a ** !n ] calculates the sum of a series where a is raised to


the powers from 1 to n. It is particularly useful in geometric series and financial
n
calculations involving compounded interest. The formula a(rr−1 −1)
is an efficient
way to compute such series, avoiding iterative calculations.

5.2 Sum Series Powers (!a!n )

The [ !a ** !n ] function sums up the powers of numbers 1 through a, each


raised to all powers from 1 to n, useful in mathematical series expansions and
in solving polynomial equations; while facilitating calculations in scenarios such
as financial interest accumulation over time or the energy levels in quantum
physics.

1
5.3 Power Sum Inverse (a !n )

This function, denoted as [ a ** (1/!n) ], inversely scales a by the sum of


natural numbers up to n, applying in geometric scaling and normalization pro-
cesses.

1
5.4 Sum Power Inverse (!a !n )

The [ !a ** (1/!n) ] function sums numbers from 1 through a, each inversely


scaled by the sum of natural numbers up to n, offering applications in weighted
averaging and smoothing operations.

6 Additional Considerations and Corrections

6.1 Clarification on Exponential Functions

The formula for the summation of a geometric series, represented as [ a ** !n


n
)
], is accurately a(1−r
1−r , where a is the initial term and r is the common ratio.

7 Additional Formulations

7.1 Partial Factorial Summation


Pn
A function that calculates the sum of the factorials up to n ( i=1 i!) would be
a valuable addition. This function can be crucial in areas such as combinatorial
mathematics and probability theory.
Enhancing Python with Mathematical Summation Functions 3

1 def partialFactorialSum ( n ) : # Partial ! n


2 total = 0
3 factorial = 1
4 for i in range (1 , n + 1) :
5 factorial *= i
6 total += factorial
7 return total
Listing 1.1: Partial Factorial

7.2 Harmonic Series Summation


Considering the harmonic series’ significance in number theory and various anal-
ysis fields, a function to sum the harmonic series up to n would be a notable
addition.
1 def harmonicSum ( n ) : # Harmonic Sum
2 return sum (1.0 / i for i in range (1 , n + 1) )
Listing 1.2: Hamonic Sum

8 Conclusion
By incorporating these mathematical summation functions into Python, we
achieve a higher level of syntactical elegance and computational efficiency. These
functions make the code more intuitive to mathematicians and scientists, bridg-
ing the gap between mathematical notation and programming. Moreover, the
reduction in computational complexity and the ability to handle a broader spec-
trum of mathematical problems make these additions invaluable to the Python
community.
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1 def sumUpTo ( n ) : # ! n
2 return n * ( n + 1) / 2
3

4 def sumSeries (a , n ) : # a ^! n | a ** ! n
5 if n == 1: return a
6 return a * (( a ** n ) - 1) / ( a - 1)
7

8 def sumFactorial ( n ) : # ! n !
9 factorial = 1
10 for i in range (1 , n + 1) :
11 factorial *= i
12 return sumUpTo ( factorial )
13

14 def sumFraction ( n ) : # ! f
15 return sumUpTo ( n )
16

17 def sumPowerN (a , n ) :
18 return sum ( i ** n for i in range (1 , a + 1) )
19

20 def sumSeriesPowers (a , n ) :
21 return sum ( i ** j for i in range (1 , a + 1) for j in range
(1 , n + 1) )
22

23 def powerSumInverse (a , n ) :
24 return a ** (1 / ( n * ( n + 1) / 2) )
25

26 def sumPowerInverse (a , n ) :
27 return sum ( i ** (1 / ( n * ( n + 1) / 2) ) for i in range (1 ,
a + 1) )
28

29 def seriesPowerSum (a , n ) :
30 return sum ( a ** i for i in range (1 , n + 1) )
Listing 1.3: Python !Summation Functions

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