Zeta function the the orime counting function

In summary, the conversation discusses the relation between the Riemann zeta function and the prime counting function. It starts with the formal definition of zeta and uses a trick to rewrite it in terms of an integral. This leads to a mysterious formula involving the weighted-prime counting function. After some investigation, it is discovered that this formula can be derived from a general property of integrals. However, it is still not entirely clear.
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i have a question about the relation between the riemann zeta function and the prime counting function . one starts with the formal definition of zeta :
[tex] \zeta (s)=\prod_{p}\frac{1}{1-p^{-s}} [/tex]
then :
[tex] ln(\zeta (s))= -\sum_{p}ln(1-p^{-s})=\sum_{p}\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{p^{-sn}}{n}[/tex]

using the trick :
[tex] p^{-sn}=s\int_{p^{n}}^{\infty}x^{-s-1}dx [/tex]
then :
[tex] \frac{ln\zeta (s)}{s} = \sum_{p}\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\int_{p^{n}}^{\infty}x^{-s-1}dx[/tex]
up until now, things make perfect sense , but the following line is mysterious to me :

[tex] \frac{\ln\zeta(s)}{s}=\int_{0}^{\infty}f(x)x^{-s-1}dx[/tex]

where [itex] f(x) [/itex] is the weighted-prime counting function .
how is this formula derived ??
 
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i have done a mistake
[tex]\frac{ln\zeta (s)}{s} = \sum_{p}\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{1}{n}\int_{p^{n}}^{\infty}x^{-s-1}dx[/tex]

after some digging , the integral follows from the fact , that for any function [itex]g(x)[/itex] :

[tex] \sum_{p}\int_{p^{n}}^{\infty}g(x)dx= \int_{0}^{\infty} \pi(x^{1/n}) g(x)dx [/tex]

[itex] \pi(x) [/itex] being the prime counting function .
but this line isn't so clear to me !
 

What is the Zeta function?

The Zeta function, denoted by ζ(s), is a mathematical function that maps complex numbers to other complex numbers. It is defined as the sum of the reciprocal of the nth power of positive integers, where s is a complex number with real part greater than 1.

What is the connection between the Zeta function and the prime counting function?

The prime counting function, denoted by π(x), is used to count the number of prime numbers less than or equal to a given number x. The Zeta function is closely related to the prime counting function through the Euler product formula, which expresses π(x) in terms of the Zeta function's values at certain complex numbers.

What is the Riemann Hypothesis and how does it relate to the Zeta function?

The Riemann Hypothesis is one of the most famous unsolved problems in mathematics. It states that all non-trivial zeros of the Zeta function lie on the line Re(s) = 1/2. This hypothesis has important implications for the distribution of prime numbers and has yet to be proven or disproven.

What is the significance of the Zeros of the Zeta function?

The zeros of the Zeta function play a crucial role in number theory and have connections to various areas of mathematics, such as the distribution of prime numbers, the Riemann Hypothesis, and the distribution of eigenvalues of certain matrices. Studying the zeros of the Zeta function has also led to the development of new mathematical techniques and theories.

How is the Zeta function used in real-world applications?

The Zeta function has applications in many areas of mathematics, such as number theory, algebra, and analysis. It is also used in physics and engineering, particularly in the study of quantum mechanics and the behavior of waves. Additionally, the Zeta function has been used in cryptography, specifically in the development of secure communication protocols.

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