I have an exponentially bounded sequence $m_n = \lambda^n + c_n$ (i.e. the $c_n$ are quadratic in $n$) and would like to know if this sequence of moments defines a distribution. In considered applying the [Hamburger Moment Problem][1], which means I would have to show that the Hankel kernel of the matrix

$$A = \left(\begin{array}{ccc}
m_{0} & m_{1} & \ldots\\
m_{1} & m_{2} & \ldots\\
\vdots & \vdots & \ddots
\end{array}\right)$$

is positive definite. Is it known that this is true for such a sequence?

Thanks in advance!


  [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburger_moment_problem