Has anything similar to the Riemann hypothesis ever solved

In summary, the Riemann hypothesis is a famous mathematical problem that deals with the distribution of prime numbers. It asks whether the real part of a specific function always takes on a particular value. While there have been examples of similar proofs being found for other functions, such as the sine and cosine functions, it is unknown if such a proof has been found for the Riemann hypothesis. The Weil conjectures also deal with a similar problem.
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Has anything similar to the Riemann hypothesis ever been solved?

Specifically, has anyone proven that the real part of a result of some particular function always assumes a particular value?
 
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Specifically, has anyone proven that the real part of a result of some particular function always assumes a particular value?
It is not the function that takes particular values, the (nontrivial) zeros of the function (probably) occur at particular values.

It is easy to find some other examples, e.g. the zeros of the sine and cosine function are all on the real axis, the zeros of f(x)=ex-1 are all on the imaginary axis, and so on.
I don't know if there has been a function where such a proof has been found after considerable effort, but I would expect that there are hard examples.
 
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What is the Riemann hypothesis?

The Riemann hypothesis is a conjecture in mathematics that was proposed by Bernhard Riemann in 1859. It states that all non-trivial zeros of the Riemann zeta function lie on the critical line of 1/2 in the complex plane.

Why is the Riemann hypothesis important?

The Riemann hypothesis is considered one of the most important unsolved problems in mathematics. Its solution would have far-reaching implications in various fields of mathematics, such as number theory, analysis, and physics. It is also closely connected to the distribution of prime numbers.

Has anything similar to the Riemann hypothesis ever been solved?

No, the Riemann hypothesis remains unsolved to this day. Many mathematicians have attempted to prove or disprove it, but no one has been able to provide a definitive answer.

What progress has been made towards solving the Riemann hypothesis?

Since its proposal, there have been many attempts to prove or disprove the Riemann hypothesis. Some mathematicians have made significant progress and discovered new connections and results related to the hypothesis, but no one has been able to provide a definitive proof or disproof.

What impact would the solution of the Riemann hypothesis have?

If the Riemann hypothesis were to be proven true, it would have a significant impact on many areas of mathematics, including number theory, analysis, and physics. It would also lead to the development of new mathematical techniques and potentially solve other long-standing problems in mathematics.

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