Is the zeta function a complex mapping onto the infinite sum of 1/j^s terms?

In summary: However, the zeta function does seem to provide a relationship between these values. In fact, Riemann conjectured that the zeros of the zeta function lie on a critical line, and that their density is 1 over 2 Pi logt.Many mathematicians have attempted to find the zeros of the zeta function, but with little success. In 1914, G.H. Hardy was able to find an infinite number of zeros on the critical line. However, his theorem does not rule out the case of a zero at some other point. Lindelöf proved that the shape of the graph of the Lindelöf function is constant when sigma is more than one-half. This function measures the growth
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I came across this at another website which usually does not delve into mathematics at all.


Where are the zeros of zeta of s?
G.F.B. Riemann has made a good guess;
They're all on the critical line, saith he,
And their density's one over 2 p log t.

This statement of Riemann's has been like a trigger,
And many good men, with vim and with vigour,
Have attempted to find, with mathematical rigour,
What happens to zeta as mod t gets bigger.

The efforts of Landau and Bohr and Cramer,
Littlewood, Hardy and Titchmarsh are there,
In spite of their effort and skill and finesse,
In locating the zeros there's been little success.

In 1914 G.H. Hardy did find,
An infinite number do lay on the line,
His theorem, however, won't rule out the case,
There might be a zero at some other place.

Oh, where are the zeros of zeta of s?
We must know exactly, we cannot just guess.
In order to strengthen the prime number theorem,
The integral's contour must never go near 'em.

Let P be the function p minus Li,
The order of P is not known for x high,
If square root of x times log x we could show,
Then Riemann's conjecture would surely be so.

Related to this is another enigma,
Concerning the Lindelöf function mu sigma.
Which measures the growth in the critical strip,
On the number of zeros it gives us a grip.

But nobody knows how this function behaves,
Convexity tells us it can have no waves,
Lindelöf said that the shape of its graph,
Is constant when sigma is more than one-half.

There's a moral to draw from this sad tale of woe,
which every young genius among you should know:
If you tackle a problem and seem to get stuck,
Use R.M.T., and you'll have better luck.


Words by Tom Apostol
 
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I'm speachless.
 
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Then you'd better go get yourself a spech.

Here's a question that came to me today. Does the zeta function serve as a mapping from the complex plane (values of s) onto the complex plane (values of the infinite sum of 1/j^s terms)? I have a gut feeling that the answer is "yes" and also that proving it is either really simple or really difficult, but not sort of hard.

It is obviously not a 1:1 mapping since millions of values of s are known by computer calculation to map to (0,0).
 
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1. What is the Zeta Function?

The Zeta Function is a mathematical function that was first introduced by Leonhard Euler in the 18th century. It is defined as the sum of the infinite series 1/n^s, where s is a complex number.

2. How is the Zeta Function related to prime numbers?

The Zeta Function is closely connected to the distribution of prime numbers. Specifically, it can be used to calculate the probability of a randomly chosen number being prime.

3. What is the significance of the Riemann Hypothesis in relation to the Zeta Function?

The Riemann Hypothesis is a famous unsolved problem in mathematics that is related to the Zeta Function. It states that all non-trivial zeros of the Zeta Function lie on the line s = 1/2 in the complex plane. If proven true, it would have major implications in number theory and prime number distribution.

4. Can the Zeta Function be applied to other areas of science?

Yes, the Zeta Function has been found to have applications in various areas of science, including physics, engineering, and cryptography. It has also been used to study the behavior of chaotic systems and the distribution of energy levels in quantum systems.

5. Are there any real-world applications of the Zeta Function?

While the Zeta Function may seem abstract and theoretical, it has several practical applications. For example, it is used in the design of communication systems, error-correcting codes, and in the analysis of data in fields such as economics and biology.

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