Research Article

Higher-Order Mersenne Numbers: New Sequences, Algebraic Properties, and Binomial Transforms

Volume: 13 Number: 4 December 15, 2025

Higher-Order Mersenne Numbers: New Sequences, Algebraic Properties, and Binomial Transforms

Abstract

This article introduces and investigates a new integer sequence, termed the higher-order Mersenne sequence, defined in analogy with higher-order Fibonacci numbers and closely related to classical Mersenne numbers. We establish a range of fundamental algebraic properties of this sequence, including its Binet-type formula, Catalan’s identity, d’Ocagne’s identity, generating function, and several finite and binomial summation identities. Further, we explore its connections with both Mersenne and Jacobsthal numbers. The study also examines the sequence obtained via the binomial transform of higher-order Mersenne numbers, deriving its recurrence relation and algebraic characteristics. In addition, matrix generators and a tridiagonal matrix representation are developed to enrich the structural understanding of these numbers.

Keywords

Binomial sums, Binomial transform, Generating functions, Matrix generators, Mersenne numbers, Partial sums, Recurrence relations

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APA
Prasad, K., Kumari, M., Mohanta, R., & Mahato, H. (2025). Higher-Order Mersenne Numbers: New Sequences, Algebraic Properties, and Binomial Transforms. Mathematical Sciences and Applications E-Notes, 13(4), 209-223. https://doi.org/10.36753/mathenot.1797254
AMA
1.Prasad K, Kumari M, Mohanta R, Mahato H. Higher-Order Mersenne Numbers: New Sequences, Algebraic Properties, and Binomial Transforms. Math. Sci. Appl. E-Notes. 2025;13(4):209-223. doi:10.36753/mathenot.1797254
Chicago
Prasad, Kalika, Munesh Kumari, Rabiranjan Mohanta, and Hrishikesh Mahato. 2025. “Higher-Order Mersenne Numbers: New Sequences, Algebraic Properties, and Binomial Transforms”. Mathematical Sciences and Applications E-Notes 13 (4): 209-23. https://doi.org/10.36753/mathenot.1797254.
EndNote
Prasad K, Kumari M, Mohanta R, Mahato H (December 1, 2025) Higher-Order Mersenne Numbers: New Sequences, Algebraic Properties, and Binomial Transforms. Mathematical Sciences and Applications E-Notes 13 4 209–223.
IEEE
[1]K. Prasad, M. Kumari, R. Mohanta, and H. Mahato, “Higher-Order Mersenne Numbers: New Sequences, Algebraic Properties, and Binomial Transforms”, Math. Sci. Appl. E-Notes, vol. 13, no. 4, pp. 209–223, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.36753/mathenot.1797254.
ISNAD
Prasad, Kalika - Kumari, Munesh - Mohanta, Rabiranjan - Mahato, Hrishikesh. “Higher-Order Mersenne Numbers: New Sequences, Algebraic Properties, and Binomial Transforms”. Mathematical Sciences and Applications E-Notes 13/4 (December 1, 2025): 209-223. https://doi.org/10.36753/mathenot.1797254.
JAMA
1.Prasad K, Kumari M, Mohanta R, Mahato H. Higher-Order Mersenne Numbers: New Sequences, Algebraic Properties, and Binomial Transforms. Math. Sci. Appl. E-Notes. 2025;13:209–223.
MLA
Prasad, Kalika, et al. “Higher-Order Mersenne Numbers: New Sequences, Algebraic Properties, and Binomial Transforms”. Mathematical Sciences and Applications E-Notes, vol. 13, no. 4, Dec. 2025, pp. 209-23, doi:10.36753/mathenot.1797254.
Vancouver
1.Kalika Prasad, Munesh Kumari, Rabiranjan Mohanta, Hrishikesh Mahato. Higher-Order Mersenne Numbers: New Sequences, Algebraic Properties, and Binomial Transforms. Math. Sci. Appl. E-Notes. 2025 Dec. 1;13(4):209-23. doi:10.36753/mathenot.1797254