On the generating functions for partitions with repeated smallest part

We consider the number of integer partitions whose smallest part is repeated exactly k times and the remaining parts are not repeated. We prove that their generating functions are linear combinations of the q -Pochhammer symbols with polynomials as coefficients. Focusing on the cases k = 1 , 2 , and 3, we derive new identities and inequalities for the partitions into distinct parts.

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Journal of Mathematical Analysis and Applications
Published
2025-03-29
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmaa.2025.129537
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2
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Advanced Mathematical Identities
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On the generating functions for partitions with repeated smallest part

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On the generating functions for partitions with repeated smallest part

George E. Andrews, Mohamed El Bachraoui
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Abstract

We consider the number of integer partitions whose smallest part is repeated exactly k times and the remaining parts are not repeated. We prove that their generating functions are linear combinations of the q -Pochhammer symbols with polynomials as coefficients. Focusing on the cases k = 1 , 2 , and 3, we derive new identities and inequalities for the partitions into distinct parts.

Journal of Mathematical Analysis and ApplicationsVol. 549(1)
Pennsylvania State University (US), United Arab Emirates University (AE)
Openalex Percentile: Top 2%
Advanced Mathematical Identities
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