Two Variants of Euler Sums

Abstract

For positive integers $p_1,p_2,\ldots,p_k,q$ with $q>1$, we define the Euler $T$-sum $T_{p_1p_2\cdots p_k,q}$ as the sum of those terms of the usual infinite series for the classical Euler sum $S_{p_1p_2\cdots p_k,q}$ with odd denominators. Like the Euler sums, the Euler $T$-sums can be evaluated according to the Contour integral and residue theorem. Using this fact, we obtain explicit formulas for Euler $T$-sums with repeated arguments analogous to those known for Euler sums. Euler $T$-sums can be written as rational linear combinations of the Hoffman $t$-values. Using known results for Hoffman $t$-values, we obtain some examples of Euler $T$-sums in terms of (alternating) multiple zeta values. Moreover, we prove an explicit formula of triple $t$-values in terms of zeta values, double zeta values and double $t$-values. We also define alternating Euler $T$-sums and prove some results about them by the Contour integral and residue theorem. Furthermore, we define another Euler type $T$-sums and find many interesting results. In particular, we give an explicit formulas of triple Kaneko-Tsumura $T$-values of even weight in terms of single and the double $T$-values. Finally, we prove a duality formula of Kaneko-Tsumura's conjecture.