Does $\int_{1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{x^{a^{2}}} d x$ Converge or Diverge for a = -1

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Essay

Does $\int_{1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{x^{a^{2}}} d x$ converge or diverge for a = -1.3?

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