On Some General Tornheim-Type Series

Abstract

In this paper, we solve the open problem posed by Kuba by expressing ∑j,k≥1Hk(u)Hj(v)Hj+k(w)jrks(j+k)t as a linear combination of multiple zeta values. These sums include Tornheim’s double series as a special case. Our approach is based on employing two distinct methods to evaluate the specific integral proposed by Yamamoto, which is associated with the two-poset Hasse diagram. We also provide a new evaluation formula for the general Mordell–Tornheim series and some similar types of double and triple series.

Keywords

• multiple zeta values
• harmonic numbers
• Mordell–Tornheim series
• Euler sums
• Yamamoto’s integral