On squares in Lucas sequences
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Let P and Q be non-zero integers. The Lucas sequence U_n(P,Q) is defined by U_0=0, U_1=1, U_n= P*U_{n-1}-Q*U_{n-2} for n >1. The question of when U_n(P,Q) can be a perfect square has generated interest in the literature. We show that for n=2,...,7, U_n is a square for infinitely many pairs (P,Q) with gcd(P,Q)=1; further, for n=8,...,12, the only non-degenerate sequences where gcd(P,Q)=1 and U_n(P,Q)=square, are given by U_8(1,-4)=21^2, U_8(4,-17)=620^2, and U_12(1,-1)=12^2.
11 pages. To appear in Journal of Number Theory
- University of Crete Greece
- Arizona State University United States
Algebra and Number Theory, Mathematics - Number Theory, 11G30, Squares, 11B37, 11D41, Genus two curves, FOS: Mathematics, Number Theory (math.NT), 11B37; 11D41; 11G05; 11G30, 11G05, Lucas sequence
Algebra and Number Theory, Mathematics - Number Theory, 11G30, Squares, 11B37, 11D41, Genus two curves, FOS: Mathematics, Number Theory (math.NT), 11B37; 11D41; 11G05; 11G30, 11G05, Lucas sequence
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