On inequalities and asymptotic expansions for the Landau constants (Q643577)

The constants \(G_n\) (\(n=0,1,2,\ldots\)) of Landau are defined by \[ G_n=\sum_{k=0}^n \frac1{16^k} \binom{2k}{k}^2. \] The author obtains asymptotic expansions for the constants \(G_n\) of the form \[ \pi G_{n-1}=\log (16n)+\gamma +\sum_{k=1}^N \frac{a_k}{(16n)^k} + O\left( \frac1{n^{N+1}} \right), \] when \(n\to \infty\), valid for every positive integer \(N\), where \(\gamma\) is the Euler constant and \(a_k\) (\(1\leq k\leq N\)) are effectively computable rational numbers. As a consequence, inequalities for \(G_n\) are deduced. It is also shown that the series \[ \sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \frac{a_k}{(16n)^k} \] is divergent for all positive integers \(n\). The main tool used in the proofs is Brouncker's continued fraction formula. Some related open problems are formulated.