Trivial zeros of Zeta Riemann Function

B(n) is the n-th Bernoulli number. In summary, the Zeta Riemann Function is a mathematical function defined as the sum of a series involving positive integers and complex numbers. The trivial zeros of this function are the negative even numbers. This is a consequence of the functional equation of the Zeta-function, which also reveals that the Zeta-function for negative integers can be expressed in terms of the Bernoulli numbers.
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According to Wikipedia, the Zeta Riemann Function is defined as follows:

\begin{equation}
\zeta(z) = \sum_{k=1}^{\infty}\frac{1}{k^{z}}, \forall z \in \mathbb{C}, Re[Z] > 1.
\end{equation}
Well, the trivial zeros are the negative even numbers. Is that a consequence of the following expression?
\begin{equation}
\zeta(-n) = -\frac{B_{n+1}}{n+1}, n \geq 1, n \in \mathbb{I},
\end{equation}
where B is a Bernoulli number.

But the above expression is a definition of the Zeta Function for negative integers? Why?

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The values of the Zeta-function for negative integers is a consequence of the 'fnctional equation' of the Zeta-function. From this 'functional equation' it turns out that:

(1) Zeta(-n) = 0 if n is even
(2) Zeta(-n) = const1 * Zeta(1+n) if n is odd

and for odd n (i.e. n+1 is even), Zeta(1+n) = const2 * B(1+n)
 

What is the Zeta Riemann Function?

The Zeta Riemann Function is a mathematical function that is defined as the summation of the reciprocal of natural numbers raised to a power. It is denoted by ζ(s) and it is an important function in number theory and complex analysis.

What are trivial zeros of the Zeta Riemann Function?

The trivial zeros of the Zeta Riemann Function are the values of s for which the function is equal to zero. These values are located at negative even integers (-2, -4, -6, etc.). They are called trivial zeros because they are easy to find and do not provide much information about the behavior of the function.

Why are the non-trivial zeros of the Zeta Riemann Function important?

The non-trivial zeros of the Zeta Riemann Function are of great interest to mathematicians because they are closely related to the distribution of prime numbers. These zeros are located in the critical strip, which is the region in the complex plane where the real part of s is between 0 and 1. Their study has led to many significant discoveries in number theory.

What is the Riemann Hypothesis?

The Riemann Hypothesis is a famous unsolved problem in mathematics that was first proposed by Bernhard Riemann in 1859. It states that all non-trivial zeros of the Zeta Riemann Function lie on the critical line, which is the line in the complex plane where the real part of s is equal to 1/2. Proving or disproving this hypothesis would have far-reaching consequences in number theory.

What are some applications of the Zeta Riemann Function and its zeros?

The Zeta Riemann Function and its zeros have many applications in number theory and beyond. They have been used to study the distribution of prime numbers, to design error-correcting codes in computer science, and to model the behavior of quantum systems in physics. They also have connections to other areas of mathematics such as graph theory and cryptography.

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