Ultrametrics, Banach's fixed point theorem and the Riordan group (Q948683)

This paper interprets the reciprocation process in \(\mathbb K[[x]]\) as a fixed point problem related to contractive functions for certain adequate ultrametric spaces. As application, a dynamical interpretation of certain arithmetical triangles introduced herein is given. As a special case of the construction given in this paper, the so-called Riordan group which is a device used in combinatorics is recognized. In this manner a new and alternative way to construct the proper Riordan arrays is given. The point of view allows one to give a natural metric on the Riordan group turning this group into a topological group. This construction allows one to recognize a countable descending chain of normal subgroups.