Generalizations of poly-Bernoulli and poly-Cauchy numbers

Abstract

In this paper we consider some generalizations of poly-Bernoulli and poly-Cauchy numbers. The first is by means of the Hurwitz–Lerch zeta function. The second generalization is via weighted Stirling numbers. The third one is given with the help of degenerate Stirling numbers. All these generalizations lead to symmetries between various types of Stirling numbers, and enable us to investigate and expand algebraic properties of poly-Bernoulli and poly-Cauchy numbers. We also combine these generalizations and derive numerous combinatorial and arithmetical identities.