Pell constant

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The Pell constant $P$ is given by $$P=1-\displaystyle\prod_{k=0}^{\infty} \left( 1 - \dfrac{1}{2^{2k+1}} \right).$$

Properties

Theorem

The Pell constant is irrational.

Proof

References