Totient Summatory Function

Φ(n) ≈ 3n²/π²

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About Totient Summatory Function

A totient summatory function calculator computing Φ(n) = Σ_{k=1}^{n} φ(k). This counts the number of Farey fractions of order n, and Φ(n) ≈ 3n²/π². Shows cumulative totient values and the connection to the fraction count. Client-side.

Totient Summatory Function Features

  • Cumulative sum
  • φ(k) values
  • Asymptotic
  • Farey count
  • Graph
Totient summatory: Φ(n) = φ(1)+φ(2)+...+φ(n). Asymptotically Φ(n) ≈ 3n²/π² ≈ 0.3040·n². Φ(n)+1 = number of Farey fractions F_n (fractions 0≤p/q≤1 with q≤n in lowest terms). Key identity: Σ_{d|n} φ(d) = n.

How to Use

Enter n:

  • Φ(n): Cumulative sum
  • φ(k): Individual values
  • Asymptotic: Compare to 3n²/π²

Farey Connection

|F_n| = Φ(n)+1. The Farey sequence F_n contains all fractions p/q with 0≤p/q≤1, gcd(p,q)=1, q≤n. So Φ(n) counts the 'new' fractions (excluding 0/1). This links totient sums to fraction density.

Growth Rate

Φ(n) = (3/π²)n² + O(n log n). The density of coprime pairs approaches 6/π² ≈ 0.6079. This is the probability that two random integers are coprime!

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1Enter n.
  2. 2Compute Φ(n).
  3. 3See φ(k) values.
  4. 4Compare asymptotic.
  5. 5Count Farey fractions.

Totient Summatory Function — Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3/π² and why does it appear?+

3/π² ≈ 0.3040 comes from the probability that two random integers are coprime: 6/π² = Π(1-1/p²) over all primes p. The totient sum counts coprime pairs (k,j) with j≤k≤n, which is Φ(n).

How is this related to Farey sequences?+

The Farey sequence F_n has exactly Φ(n)+1 terms. Each new fraction p/q (with gcd(p,q)=1) enters when we reach order q. So Φ(n) = |F_n| - 1. This gives a concrete combinatorial meaning to the totient sum.

Can Φ(n) be computed efficiently?+

Yes! Using the identity Φ(n) = n(n+1)/2 - Σ_{d=2}^{n} Φ(⌊n/d⌋), with memoization and √n block optimization, you can compute Φ(n) in O(n^{2/3}) time. This is used in competitive programming.

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