Multiple Zeta Function - Euler Reflection Formula

Euler Reflection Formula

The above MZVs satisfy the Euler reflection formula:

for

Using the shuffle relations, it is easy to prove that:

for

This function can be seen as a generalization of the reflection formulas.

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