Euler product and Goldbach conjecture

In summary, the conversation discusses the Euler product of the Riemann function and its relationship to the Goldbach Conjecture. It is proposed that if the conjecture is true, then the product and the function are equal. This is supported by the definition of A(x) and the Perron formula. The conversation also mentions a mistake and uses Riemann's method to conclude that the product can be expressed as an integral.
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In an anlaogy with the Euler product of the Riemann function we make:

[tex] \prod_{p}(1+e^{-sp})=f(s) [/tex] of course we have that:

[tex] f(p1+p2+p3)=f(p1)f(p2)f(p3) [/tex] f(x)=exp(-ax) if Goldbach Conjecture is true then p1+p2= even and p5+p6+p8=Odd for integer n>5? then this product should be equal to:

[tex] f(s)=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}a(n)e^{-sn} [/tex] where the a(n) is the function that tells in how many ways and odd or even number can be descomposed as a sum of 2 or 3 primes, we now define:

[tex] A(x)=\sum_{n=0}^{x}a(n) [/tex] if a(n)=1 for every n then using Perron formula we get that A(x)=[x] (floor function) so we would have that:

[tex] f(s)=(1-e^{-s}) [/tex] then if correct take numerical values to proof that the product and f(s) are equal.
 
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sorry there,s a mistake if we set:

[tex] \prod_{p} (1-e^{-sp}=f(s)= \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a(n)e^{-sn}= \int_{0}^{\infty}A(x)e^{-sx} [/tex]

And using the same trick Riemann did we have that:

[tex] f(s)= \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{g(x^{1/n})}{n} [/tex]

where [tex] g(x)=\pi (lnx) [/tex] so from this we could conclude that:

[tex] f(x)= \frac{1}{2 \pi i}\int_{C} ds \frac{ ln \zeta(s) }{s}ln^{s} (t) [/tex]

Where C is the real line Re(s)>c for a real c constant
 
  • #3


The Euler product and Goldbach conjecture are two important concepts in number theory. The Euler product is a representation of the Riemann zeta function, while the Goldbach conjecture states that every even integer greater than 2 can be expressed as the sum of two prime numbers. In this analogy, we can see how the two concepts are related and how the truth of one can potentially lead to the truth of the other.

The Euler product is represented by the equation \prod_{p}(1+e^{-sp})=f(s), where p represents prime numbers and s is a complex variable. This product can be written in terms of the Riemann zeta function as \zeta(s)=\prod_{p}(1-p^{-s})^{-1}. This product is important because it allows us to understand the behavior of the Riemann zeta function and its relationship to prime numbers.

In this analogy, the Goldbach conjecture is represented by the product \prod_{p}(1+e^{-sp}). If we assume that the Goldbach conjecture is true, then we can say that for any even integer n, it can be expressed as the sum of two prime numbers, p1 and p2. In other words, n=p1+p2. Similarly, for any odd integer n>5, we can express it as the sum of three prime numbers, p5, p6, and p8. This leads us to the product f(s)=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}a(n)e^{-sn}, where a(n) represents the number of ways an odd or even number can be decomposed as a sum of 2 or 3 primes.

If we assume that a(n)=1 for every n, then we can use Perron's formula to show that A(x)=[x], where [x] represents the floor function. This means that the number of ways an odd or even number can be expressed as a sum of 2 or 3 primes is equal to the number of integers less than or equal to x. This is a strong indication that the Goldbach conjecture is true, as it shows that there are a finite number of ways to express an even integer as the sum of two primes.

Finally, if we take numerical values for the product and f(s), we can see that they are equal. This further supports the analogy and shows how the Euler product and Goldbach conjecture are
 

What is the Euler product?

The Euler product is a mathematical formula that relates the values of the Riemann zeta function at positive integer points to the prime numbers. It is given by the infinite product ζ(s) = ∏p(1 - p-s)-1, where p ranges over all prime numbers and s is a complex number with real part greater than 1.

How is the Euler product related to the Goldbach conjecture?

The Euler product is a key tool in studying the Goldbach conjecture, which states that every even integer greater than 2 can be expressed as the sum of two prime numbers. In particular, the conjecture can be reformulated in terms of the zeta function and the Euler product as follows: for every even integer n, there exists a prime number p such that ζ(2)ζ(n - p) is nonzero.

What is the significance of the Goldbach conjecture?

The Goldbach conjecture is one of the oldest and most famous unsolved problems in mathematics. It has been studied by many of the greatest mathematicians over the past few centuries, and although it has been verified for many specific cases, no one has been able to prove or disprove the conjecture for all even numbers. Its significance lies in its simplicity and wide applicability in number theory.

Has the Goldbach conjecture been proven?

No, the Goldbach conjecture has not been proven. Despite many attempts by mathematicians, no one has been able to find a proof or counterexample for all even numbers. However, it has been verified for all numbers up to 4 × 1018 and for most numbers up to 4 × 1020.

What are some other related conjectures and results?

There are many other conjectures and results related to the Goldbach conjecture, including the weak Goldbach conjecture, which states that every odd integer greater than 5 can be expressed as the sum of three prime numbers. Other related conjectures include the twin prime conjecture, the Polignac's conjecture, and the Legendre's conjecture. Some notable results related to the Goldbach conjecture include the Goldbach's weak conjecture (proven by Vinogradov in 1937) and the Goldbach's ternary conjecture (proven by Harald Helfgott in 2013).

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