Arithmetical function and distributions

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of regarding an arithmetical function as a train of Dirac delta functions and using this definition to obtain sums over the Riemann zeros for various functions through the Mellin transform and its relation to the Gamma function. The explicit formula for the Chebyshev function is also mentioned.
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can any Arithmetical function [tex] A(x)= \sum_{n\le x}a(n) [/tex]

be regarded as the train of dirac delta functions (its derivative)

[tex] dA = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty}a(n)\delta (x-n) [/tex]

from this definition could we regard the explicit formulae for chebyshev function

[tex] d\Psi(x) =1- \sum_{\rho}x^{\rho -1}- (x^{3}-x)^{-1} [/tex]

and from this, using the definition of Mellin transform, we could obtain the sums over the Riemann zeros for lots of function f(x) provided its Mellin transform exists.
 
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FAQ: Arithmetical function and distributions

1. What is an arithmetical function?

An arithmetical function is a mathematical function that takes in an integer as its input and produces another integer as its output. Examples of arithmetical functions include addition, multiplication, and division.

2. What is the difference between a multiplicative function and an additive function?

A multiplicative function is a type of arithmetical function that follows the rule f(ab) = f(a)f(b), where a and b are integers. This means that the output of the function for the product of two numbers is equal to the product of the outputs for each individual number. An additive function, on the other hand, follows the rule f(a+b) = f(a) + f(b). This means that the output of the function for the sum of two numbers is equal to the sum of the outputs for each individual number.

3. What are some examples of important arithmetical functions?

Some examples of important arithmetical functions include the Euler totient function, which counts the number of positive integers less than a given number that are relatively prime to that number, and the divisor function, which counts the number of divisors of a given number.

4. What is a distribution in relation to arithmetical functions?

In the context of arithmetical functions, a distribution refers to the set of values that the function takes on for different inputs. For example, the distribution of the divisor function for the first few positive integers is 1, 2, 2, 3, 2, 4, 2, 4, 3, 4, ...

5. How are arithmetical functions used in number theory?

Arithmetical functions are used in number theory to study the properties of integers, particularly prime numbers. They can help mathematicians better understand the distribution of prime numbers, as well as other important number theoretic concepts like perfect numbers and amicable numbers.

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