Is this a route to the prime number theorem?

In summary, the trick to define the Dirichlet Eta Function can be repeated for each prime number, resulting in a function ##\eta_p = (1-p^{-s})\zeta(s) - p^{-s}\zeta(s) = (1-2p^s)\zeta(s)##. This function adds a family of zeros at ##s=(\log 2 + 2ni\pi)/\log p## for each prime p, and for p=2 it removes the only pole of zeta at s=1. By repeating this trick for each prime, we can obtain a function ##\eta_\infty(s)## that has the same zeros as the Riemann zeta
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I notice that the trick to define Dirichlet Eta Function can be repeated for each prime number, let p a prime, and then

[tex]\eta_p= (1 - p^{-s}) \zeta(s) - p^{-s} \zeta(s) = (1 - 2 p^s) \zeta(s)[/tex]

So each prime p defines a function [tex]\eta_p[/tex] that adds a family of zeros at [itex]s= (\log 2 + 2 n i \pi) / \log p [/itex]. Particularly, for p=2 it kills the only pole of zeta in s = 1.

Repeating the trick for each prime, we seem to obtain a function [tex]\eta_\infty(s)[/tex] having the same zeros that the Riemann zeta plus families of zeros of density 1/log p placed at the lines r=log(2)/log(p)

Or, if we don't like to crowd the critical strip, we can use only the left part of the eta, the [tex] \eta^F_p(s)= (1 - p^{-s}) \zeta(s) [/tex], and then for [tex]\eta^F_\infty(s)[/tex] we get all the families cummulated in the r=0 line.

But on other hand it can be argued that [tex]\eta^F_\infty(s)=1[/tex], as we have removed all the factors in Euler product. So there should be some relation between the n/log(p) zeros in the imaginary line and the other zeros in the Riemann function
 
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It is hard to tell anything as long as ##\eta_\infty## is basically undefined.
 

1. What is the prime number theorem?

The prime number theorem is a mathematical theorem that describes the distribution of prime numbers among the positive integers. It states that for any given number n, the probability that a randomly chosen integer less than or equal to n is a prime number approaches 1/ln(n) as n approaches infinity.

2. How does this theorem relate to finding prime numbers?

This theorem helps us understand the patterns and distribution of prime numbers. It can be used to estimate the number of prime numbers up to a given limit, as well as to identify potential prime numbers for further testing.

3. What is a route to the prime number theorem?

A "route" to the prime number theorem refers to a mathematical proof or approach that leads to the theorem. There are various routes, including the original proof by Gauss and later proofs by mathematicians such as Riemann and von Mangoldt.

4. Can the prime number theorem be used to generate prime numbers?

No, the prime number theorem does not provide a method for generating prime numbers. It only describes the distribution of prime numbers among the positive integers.

5. Why is the prime number theorem important?

The prime number theorem is important in number theory and has numerous applications in mathematics and other fields such as computer science, cryptography, and physics. It also helps us understand the fundamental properties of prime numbers and their relationship to other types of numbers.

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