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Cauchy condensation test

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If (an​) is a nonnegative decreasing sequence, then ∑n≥1​an​ converges if and only if the condensed series ∑k≥0​2ka2k​ converges. Comparing each dyadic block with its first and last terms proves both directions.

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The Cauchy condensation test is a convergence test used in the analysis of infinite series, particularly for series with non-negative terms. It provides a method to determine the convergence or divergence of a series based on the behavior of a related series.
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