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A probability distribution associated with the Hurwitz zeta function
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by R. L. Duncan PDF
Proc. Amer. Math. Soc. 99 (1987), 757-759 Request permission

Abstract:

A new discrete probability distribution is defined in terms of the Hurwitz zeta function and its relationship to the Poisson distribution is demonstrated.
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Additional Information
  • © Copyright 1987 American Mathematical Society
  • Journal: Proc. Amer. Math. Soc. 99 (1987), 757-759
  • MSC: Primary 60E05; Secondary 11M35, 60F99
  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1090/S0002-9939-1987-0877052-1
  • MathSciNet review: 877052