What is Zeta function: Definition and 111 Discussions

In mathematics, a zeta function is (usually) a function analogous to the original example, the Riemann zeta function




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{\displaystyle \zeta (s)=\sum _{n=1}^{\infty }{\frac {1}{n^{s}}}.}
Zeta functions include:

Airy zeta function, related to the zeros of the Airy function
Arakawa–Kaneko zeta function
Arithmetic zeta function
Artin–Mazur zeta function of a dynamical system
Barnes zeta function or double zeta function
Beurling zeta function of Beurling generalized primes
Dedekind zeta function of a number field
Duursma zeta function of error-correcting codes
Epstein zeta function of a quadratic form
Goss zeta function of a function field
Hasse–Weil zeta function of a variety
Height zeta function of a variety
Hurwitz zeta function, a generalization of the Riemann zeta function
Igusa zeta function
Ihara zeta function of a graph
L-function, a "twisted" zeta function
Lefschetz zeta function of a morphism
Lerch zeta function, a generalization of the Riemann zeta function
Local zeta function of a characteristic-p variety
Matsumoto zeta function
Minakshisundaram–Pleijel zeta function of a Laplacian
Motivic zeta function of a motive
Multiple zeta function, or Mordell–Tornheim zeta function of several variables
p-adic zeta function of a p-adic number
Prime zeta function, like the Riemann zeta function, but only summed over primes
Riemann zeta function, the archetypal example
Ruelle zeta function
Selberg zeta function of a Riemann surface
Shimizu L-function
Shintani zeta function
Subgroup zeta function
Witten zeta function of a Lie group
Zeta function of an incidence algebra, a function that maps every interval of a poset to the constant value 1. Despite not resembling a holomorphic function, the special case for the poset of integer divisibility is related as a formal Dirichlet series to the Riemann zeta function.
Zeta function of an operator or spectral zeta function

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  1. M

    Zeta function the the orime counting function

    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 : \zeta (s)=\prod_{p}\frac{1}{1-p^{-s}} then : ln(\zeta (s))= -\sum_{p}ln(1-p^{-s})=\sum_{p}\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{p^{-sn}}{n} using the...
  2. K

    Riemann zeta function - one identity

    Let p_n be number of Non-Isomorphic Abelian Groups by order n. For R(s)>1 with \zeta(s)=\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{1}{n^s} we define Riemann zeta function. Fundamental theorem of arithmetic is biconditional with fact that \zeta(s)=\prod_{p} (1-p^{-s})^{-1} for R(s)>1. Proove that for R(s)>1 is...
  3. G

    Analytic continuation of the zeta function

    I was reading through the first chapter of Edwards' book on the zeta function, and I'm a little confused about Riemann's original continuation of zeta to all of the complex plane... The zeta function is supposed to be defined for all s in the set of complex numbers by \zeta \left( s \right) =...
  4. S

    Help with Mobius Inversion in Riemann's Zeta Function by Edwards (J to Prime Pi)

    Help with Mobius Inversion in "Riemann's Zeta Function" by Edwards (J to Prime Pi) Can someone please add more detail or give references to help explain the lines of math in "Riemann's Zeta Function" by Edwards. At the bottom of page 34 where it says "Very simply this inversion is effected...
  5. M

    Trivial zeros in the Riemann Zeta function

    Hello, I have read in many articles that the trivial zeros of the Riemann zeta function are only the negative even integers (-2, -4, -6, -8, -10, ...). The reason why these are the only ones is that when substituting them in the functional equation, the function is 0 because...
  6. R

    Programming details on the computation of the Riemann zeta function using Aribas

    (1) Let s be a complex number like s = a + b i, then we define \zeta(s) = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n^s} Our aim: to compute ζ(\frac{1}{2}+14.1347 i) with the help of the programming language Aribas (2) Web Links Aribas...
  7. H

    Understanding the Zeta Function and Riemann Hypothesis: A Beginner's Guide

    Hello to all. This could be quite long. Apologies. I am a physics student trying to understand the Zeta function and the Riemann hypothesis. Its not on my coursework, but I am interested in pure mathematics. I have a few questions. Perhaps you can help me out. Thank you. My questions are...
  8. D

    Riemann Zeta function of even numbers

    Given that \zeta (2n)=\frac{{\pi}^{2n}}{m} Then how do you find m with respect to n where n is a natural number. For n=1, m=6 n=2, m=90 n=3, m=945 n=4, m=9450 n=5, m=93555 n=6, m=\frac{638512875}{691} n=7, m=\frac{18243225}{2} n=8, m=\frac{325641566250}{3617} n=9...
  9. C

    New Points of View on the Selberg Zeta Function

    Does anyone know where I can download or purchase this paper? I can't find it anywhere... http://edoc.mpg.de/39003 New points of view on the Selberg zeta function Authors: Zagier, Don Language: English Research Context: research report Publisher: Ryushi-do Place of Publication: Osaka...
  10. K

    Riemann Zeta Function and Pi in Infinite Series

    I was playing around with an infinite series recently and I noticed something peculiar, I was hoping somebody could clarify something for me. Suppose we have an infinite series of the form: \sum^_{n = 1}^{\infty} 1/n^\phi where \phi is some even natural number, it appears that it is always...
  11. T

    Derivative of Riemann zeta function

    I'm trying to evaluate the derivative of the Riemann zeta function at the origin, \zeta'(0), starting from its integral representation \zeta(s)=\frac{1}{\Gamma(s)}\int_0^\infty t^{s-1}\frac{1}{e^t-1}. I don't want to use a symbolic algebra system like Mathematica or Maple. I am able to...
  12. D

    Infinite Point Sources of Sound & The Zeta Function

    Homework Statement An infinite number of incoherent sources of sound are located on the x-axis at positions given by n2 (in meters) with n= 1,2,3,4,5... If all the sources emit with a power of 10.0W, calculate the sound level of the total sound wave at the origin. Prove your answer using the...
  13. G

    The square of the Zeta Function

    It has been determined that the square of zeta can be written in terms of the divisor function. {\zeta ^2}(s) = \sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty {\frac{{d(n)}}{{{n^s}}}} Being a first semester student in complex variables, I have only recently started looking at zeta. But I have deduced an...
  14. G

    Help evaluating the zeta function

    I just started reading the book by Edwards. I am currently in a complex variables course so i figured that I would give zeta a shot. I realize that there are easier ways to evaluate it for integer values, namely, the infinite sum. But I trying to at least evaluate it so that I could at least...
  15. H

    Unclear on Riemann Zeta Function

    After reading about the Riemann Zeta Function on Wolfram Alpha (http://mathworld.wolfram.com/RiemannZetaFunction.html), it's still unclear to me how the Euler product formula is essentially equal to the limit of a p-series. Someone please enlighten me
  16. K

    How can I accurately continue the zeta function to the entire complex plane?

    Can anybody of you people recommend me the best, most pedagocical, clearest, easiest, but detailed enough explanation of how to analytical continue the zeta function to the whole complex plane (except 1, of course!)? In a book, notes on the net, whatever! thank you
  17. nomadreid

    Zeroes of zeta function as energy levels?

    In "A Prime Case of Chaos" (http://www.ams.org/samplings/math-history/prime-chaos.pdf), the author states that "Physicists ... believe the zeroes of the zeta function can be interpreted as energy levels..." I have two problems with this: (1) the non-trivial zeroes of the zeta function are...
  18. G

    Integrated kernel and spectral zeta function

    I was looking at a paper about strong-coupling expansion (N. F. Svaiter, Physica (Amsterdam) 345A, 517 (2005) ) and it claims that -\int d^d x \int d^d y (-\Delta + m^2)\delta^d(x-y) = \textbf{Tr} I + \left.\frac{d}{ds}\zeta(s)\right|_{s=0} where \zeta(s) is the spectral zeta function, and I...
  19. E

    Proof of Inf. Riemann Zeta Function Zeros at re(s)=1/2

    Does anybody know where I can find the proof that an infinite number of zeros of the riemann zeta function exist when re(s) = 1/2?
  20. D

    Riemann Zeta Function Z(z)

    I was wondering how do you calculate the Riemann value, of a Riemann Zeta Function, for example the riemann zeta function for n = 0, is -1/2, which envolves a bernoulli number (what is a bernoulli number and what roll does it play in the Riemann Zeta Function), can anyone explain that to me...
  21. S

    What is Riemann zeta function.

    Could anyone tell me what is the Riemann zeta function. On Wikipedia , the definition has been given for values with real part > 1 , as : Sum ( 1 / ( n^-s) ) as n varies from 1 to infinity. but what is the definition for other values of s ? It is mentioned that the zeta function is the...
  22. M

    Trivial zeros of the Riemann zeta function

    Clearly I am missing something obvious here, but how is it that negative even numbers are zeros of the Riemann zeta function? For example: \zeta (-2)=1+\frac{1}{2^{-2}}+\frac{1}{3^{-2}}+...=1+4+9+.. Which is clearly not zero. What is it that I am doing wrong?
  23. J

    Challenges in Proving Zeros of Zeta Function: Lack of Tools or Creativity?

    What about the Riemann Zeta function makes it so difficult to prove that all the zeros have real part 1/2? Is it that we lack the discoveries and tools necessary, or we just aren't creative enough, or maybe both? Same question for Goldbach's. Fermat's seemed to rely on elliptic curves which have...
  24. S

    Difficult Zeta Function Proof NEED ANSWER

    Homework Statement Prove that sum(n=0 to infty, (zeta(it))^(n)) equals zero when the variable (it) is the imaginary part of the nontrivial zeros of the Riemann zeta function that have real part 1/2. For example, it=14.134i. Note: n represents the nth derivative of the zeta function...
  25. S

    Infinite Derivative of the Zeta Function

    Homework Statement When extended to the complex plain, does the zeta function approach zero as the number of derivatives of it approaches infinity? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution
  26. S

    How can the numerical value of the infinite Zeta Function sum be found?

    Homework Statement Find the numerical value of \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} (\zeta(-k)) Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I have no idea how to get a numerical value for this sum.
  27. M

    Riemann Zeta function zeros

    Hi: ____________________________________________________________________ Added Nov.3, 2009 (For anyone who can't read the formula below (probably everyone) and who might have an interest in the subject: - the derivation of two simple equations that locate all the zeros of the zeta...
  28. Z

    Generalized ZETA function

    given the function Z(s)= \prod _{k=0}^{\infty}\zeta (s+k) with \zeta (s) being the Riemann Zeta function the idea is if ALL the roots have real part (i mean Riemann Hypothesis) is correct, then what would happen with the roots of Z(s) ?? what would be the Functional equation relating...
  29. nicksauce

    Proving the Zeta Function Formula for Even Integers: A Resource Guide

    It seems like zeta(n) = (pi)^n / (some number), for even integers n. Can anyone point me to a proof of this?
  30. 2

    Can someone explain zeros and zeta function for Riemann Hypothesis? (Yr13)

    Hi, I'm Yr 13 and just wanted to do some further reading/exploring. So i understand that the zeta function is something to do with summing up like this: 1/ (1^s) + 1/(2^s) etc etc Now, I just want to know what are non-trivial zeros and trivial zeros? I just want to be able to understand this...
  31. Z

    Zeta function for complex argument

    can we really give a definition of \delta (x-a-ib) a,b real and 'i' means the square root of -1 if i try it in the sense of generalized function for any x a and b i get the result oo unless b is zero
  32. R

    Zeta function and summation convergence

    I need to know if the following series converges: ∑(k=1 to k=oo)[(((-1)^k) ζ(k))/(e^k)] The problem is that zeta(1)=oo; however, the equation satisfies the conditions of convergence for an alternating series [the limit as k->oo=0 and each term is smaller than the last.] Any thoughts?
  33. Z

    Where Can I Find Information on the Zeta Function over Primes?

    where could i get some info about the function \sum_{p} p^{-s}=P(s) * the functional equation relating P(s) and P(1-s) * the relation with Riemann zeta
  34. J

    Non-zero zeta function on plane Re(z)>1

    Riemann says that the zeta function doesn't have zeros on the half plane \{z\in\mathbb{C}\;|\;\textrm{Re}(z)>1\}, because the sum \log(\zeta(z)) = \log\Big(\frac{1}{\underset{p\in\mathbb{P}}{\prod}\big(1 - \frac{1}{p^z}\big)}\Big) = -\sum_{p\in\mathbb{P}}\log\big(1 - \frac{1}{p^z}\big)...
  35. T

    Zeta function in the critical strip

    how do i calculate values of the riemann zeta function in the critical strip? because if you only know zeta as a series: \zeta(s) = \sum 1/n^s and the functional equation \zeta(s) = 2^s\pi^{s-1}\sin\left(\frac{\pi s}{2}\right)\Gamma(1-s)\zeta(1-s)...
  36. B

    Calculating Riemann Zeta function

    Homework Statement Using method of Euler, calculate \zeta(4), the Riemann Zeta function of 4th order. Homework Equations \zeta(s)=\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^s} Finding \zeta(2): \zeta(2)=\sum_{n=1}^\infty...
  37. M

    Identity of Zeta function

    it is true in general that the sum (density of states for a physicst) \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \delta (x- \gamma _{n}) is related to the value \frac{ \zeta '(1/2+is)}{\zeta (1/2+is)}+\frac{ \zeta '(1/2-is)}{\zeta (1/2-is)} here the 'gamma' are the imaginary parts of the non-trivial...
  38. R

    Imaginary Zeros of Zeta Function

    I was doing some work with the zeta function and have a question. I am aware that the Riemann Hypothesis claims that all of the critical zeros of the analytically continued zeta function have a real part Re(z)=1/2. My question is, does the concept apply only to the complex zeros, or the...
  39. I

    What is the proof for the value of the Riemann Zeta Function at 2?

    So we were going over geometric series in my calc class (basic, I know), however I was intrigued by one point that the prof. made during lecture \frac{\pi^2}{6} = \sum^{\infty}_{n=1}\frac{1}{n^2} = \zeta (2) That's amazing (at least to me). Looking for the explanation for this, I found a...
  40. E

    Riemann zeta function

    \zeta (s)= \frac{1}{(1-2^{1-s})} \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac {1}{(2^{n+1})} \sum_{k=0}^{n}(-1)^k{n \choose k}(k+1)^{-s} Is the main problem with trying to prove the hypothesis algebraically boil down to the fact that s is an exponent to a "k" term? Would a derivation of the function that had...
  41. E

    Can someone help me understand and evaluate the Riemann zeta function?

    I still don't understand a few things. Let's say we had a non-trivial zero counting function, Z_n(n), for the riemann zeta function. Couldn't we fairly easily prove the riemann hypothesis by evaluating \zeta (\sigma+iZ_n), solving for \sigma , then proving it for all n using induction...
  42. E

    Evaluating the Riemann Zeta Function: Step-by-Step Guide for \zeta(c + xi)

    Can someone show me the steps to evaluating \zeta(c + xi), where 0 \leq c<1?
  43. C

    Prerequisites for understanding Riemann's zeta function?

    I am wondering what are the prerequisites required for learning the theory behind Riemann's zeta function, starting from a base of mathematics that an average physics graduate might have. In particular, I want to be able to understand a book like this...
  44. M

    Spectral Zeta function

    Let be H an Schrodinguer operator so H \phi =E_n \phi then we have the identity \sum_ {n} E_{n}^{-s} = \frac{1}{\Gamma (s)} \int_{0}^{\infty} dt t^{s-1} Tr[e^{-tH}] the problem is , that to define the Trace of an operator i should know the Eigenvalues or the Determinant of the...
  45. D

    Program for graphing Riemann zeta function

    Hello I plan on applying to the university of waterloo next year and due to the fact that many of my marks are not that great (failed gr 10 math) I decided to start a site to showcase my ability in math and programing. For those of you who are interested I wrote a program to graph regions of...
  46. Loren Booda

    Exponential bound for Euler's zeta function?

    Let Euler's zeta function be given by \sum_{n=1}^{\infty}1/n^s Is there an exponent L which limits the finiteness of (\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}1/n^s)^L for the case where s=1?
  47. R

    How Do I Derive the Zeta Function Using Zeta Function Regularization?

    ...on the off chance anyone knows this, I'm trying to get from: V=\frac{1}{2A}Tr Log(\frac{-\Box}{\mu^2}) to V=\frac{(-1)^{\eta-1}}{4\pi^\eta\eta!}\frac{\pi}{L}^{D-1}\zeta'(1-D) I know this is a shot in the dark, but in case anyone has experience. The paper I'm reading explains...
  48. Gib Z

    Ramanujan Summation & Riemann Zeta Function: Negative Values

    I was wondering if anyone could tell me more about the Riemann Zeta function, esp at negative values. Especially when \sum_{n=1}^{\infty}n= \frac{-1}{12} R where R is the Ramanujan Summation Operator. Could anyone post a proof?
  49. L

    Riemann zeta function generalization

    "Riemann zeta function"...generalization.. Hello my question is if we define the "generalized" Riemann zeta function: \zeta(x,s,h)= \sum_{n=0}^{\infty}(x+nh)^{-s} which is equal to the usual "Riemann zeta function" if we set h=1, x=0 ,then my question is if we can extend the definition...
  50. H

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

    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, \zeta(2)=\pi^2 /6 \zeta(4)=\pi^4/90 \zeta(6)=\pi^6/945 \zeta(8)=\pi^8/9450 However, \zeta(12)=691\pi^{12}/638512875 So, Can...
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