Proof of Zeta (2) Function: Short & Concise

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Homework Statement



Find the shortest way possible to prove:

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\zeta (2)=\frac{\pi^{2}}{6}

The Attempt at a Solution



I trying doing sinx < x < tanx if u know what I mean but it took me 6 pages.
I want a prove that is short and concise.
Also, can you guys please show full working?
 
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Is this really homework?

May I know what your mathematical background is?? I ask this because the shortest possible proofs will require quite some mathematical knowledge such as Fourier series or complex analysis.
 
micromass said:
Is this really homework?

May I know what your mathematical background is?? I ask this because the shortest possible proofs will require quite some mathematical knowledge such as Fourier series or complex analysis.

Yes, I just want the shortest possible prove, a really concise prove.
Show me the prove, and leave the rest for me, I'll understand it.
 
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