What is the pattern in the zeta function for consecutive even numbers?

In summary, the zeta function is a mathematical function denoted by ζ(s) and defined as an infinite sum of reciprocal powers of natural numbers, except 1. It has several main properties, including being an entire function, having a singularity at s=1, satisfying a functional equation, and being related to the distribution of prime numbers. Patterns in the zeta function are studied through analytical and numerical methods, such as analytic continuation and the use of complex analysis tools. Some examples of patterns include non-trivial zeros, the distribution of primes, and the behavior on the critical line. The study of these patterns has applications in various fields, including number theory, physics, engineering, and cryptography.
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I'm experimenting with zeta function right now, and I assume there must be some kind of patter in zetas of consecutive (even) numbers.

For example when we do,
[tex]\zeta(2)=\pi^2 /6 [/tex]

[tex]\zeta(4)=\pi^4/90 [/tex]

[tex]\zeta(6)=\pi^6/945 [/tex]

[tex]\zeta(8)=\pi^8/9450 [/tex]

However,

[tex]\zeta(12)=691\pi^{12}/638512875 [/tex]

So, Can anyone explain this pattern to me?
I'd really appreciate
 
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Thanks Curious,
 
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[tex]\zeta (2m) = (-1)^{n+1}\frac{(2\pi )^{2m}B_{2m}}{2(2m)!}[/tex]

where [tex]B_n[/tex] is the nth Bernoulli number.
 

1. What is the zeta function?

The zeta function is a mathematical function that is defined for all complex numbers except 1. It is denoted by ζ(s) and is defined as the infinite sum of the reciprocal of the powers of natural numbers, starting from 1.

2. What are the main properties of the zeta function?

Some of the main properties of the zeta function include:

  • It is an entire function, meaning it is analytic in the entire complex plane.
  • It has a singularity at s=1, known as the pole of the zeta function.
  • It satisfies the functional equation ζ(s)=ζ(1-s), which allows for its extension to the entire complex plane.
  • It is closely related to the distribution of prime numbers through the Riemann Hypothesis.

3. How are patterns in the zeta function studied?

Patterns in the zeta function are studied through analytical and numerical methods. These include techniques such as analytic continuation, the functional equation, and the use of complex analysis tools like the Cauchy integral formula. Other methods include numerical approximations and computational algorithms.

4. What are some examples of patterns in the zeta function?

Some examples of patterns in the zeta function include the non-trivial zeros, which are the complex numbers where the zeta function equals zero; the distribution of primes, which is related to the zeta function through the Riemann Hypothesis; and the behavior of the zeta function on the critical line, which is where the real part of s is equal to 1/2.

5. What are the applications of studying patterns in the zeta function?

The study of patterns in the zeta function has applications in various fields such as number theory, physics, and engineering. Some examples include using the Riemann Hypothesis to prove the distribution of primes, using the functional equation to extend the zeta function to the entire complex plane, and using the zeta function to understand the behavior of certain physical systems. It also has applications in cryptography, where the properties of the zeta function are used in the design of secure encryption algorithms.

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