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silver ratio (Definition)

The silver ratio is the sum of 1 and the square root of 2, represented by the Greek letter delta with a subscript S. That is, $ \delta_S = 1 + \sqrt{2}$, with an approximate value of 2.4142135623730950488 (see A014176 in Sloane's OEIS). Its continued fraction is

$\displaystyle 2 + \frac{1}{2 + \frac{1}{2 + \frac{1}{2 + \ddots}}},$
which suggests that the Pell numbers $ P_n$ can be used as convergents. Similarly, the $ n$th power of the silver ratio for $ n > 0$ is $ P_n\delta_S + P_{n - 1}$.



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Cross-references: power, convergents, Pell numbers, continued fraction, OEIS, subscript, Greek letter, square root of 2, sum
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AMS MSC40A05 (Sequences, series, summability :: Convergence and divergence of infinite limiting processes :: Convergence and divergence of series and sequences)

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Might be interesting to point out comparison with Golden Ratio? by jac on 2007-02-16 17:50:46
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Are there also aluminum, platinum ratios?
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