Riemann Zeta Function shows non-trival zeros critical-strip symmetry

In summary, the conversation discusses the goal of proving that the non-trivial zeros of the Riemann Zeta function lie in the critical strip of ##0 < Re(s) < 1## and are symmetric about the line ##Re(s)=1/2##. The functional equation ##\zeta(1-s)=\pi^{1/2 - s} \frac{\Gamma(s/2)}{\Gamma(1/2(1-s))} \zeta (s)## is used, along with the observation that the non-trivial zeros occur at ##s=-2k##, to narrow down the critical strip to ##0 < Re(s) < 1##. The conversation then turns to discussing how to
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1. Homework Statement

I want to show that the non-trival zeros of the Riemann Zeta function all lie in the critical strip ## 0 < Re(s) < 1## and further to this that they are symmetric about the line ##Re(s)= 1/2 ##

where ## \zeta(s) = \sum\limits^{\infty}_{n=1}n^{-s}##

With the functional equation ##\zeta(1-s)=\pi^{1/2 - s} \frac{\Gamma(s/2)}{\Gamma(1/2(1-s))} \zeta (s) ##

2. Homework Equations

see above

3. The Attempt at a Solution

My first step is to narrow down to ##Re(s) < 1 ## since for ##Re(s)>0## the following holds:

## \zeta (s) = \Pi_{p} \frac{1}{1-p^{-s}} \neq 0 ## since no terms are zero.

Then using the functional equation ##\zeta(1-s)=\pi^{1/2 - s} \frac{\Gamma(s/2)}{\Gamma(1/2(1-s))} \zeta (s) ## and sending ##s=-2k## and making ##\zeta(-2k)## the subject, it is clear that the non-trival zeros occur at ##s=-2k## arising from the reciprocal of the poles of ##\Gamma(s)## for ##s=-2,-4...##

I also have that ##\zeta(s)## has a pole at ##s=1## and ##\zeta(0)=-1/2## so I now have the critical strip as ##0< Re(s) < 1## .

I am now stuck what to do how to prove that they are symmetric about ##s=1/2##. Any hints on getting started, help, greatly appreciated.

Many thanks
 
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Without being in the subject, Wikipedia provides some hint concerning the symmetry at ##Re(s)=\frac{1}{2}.##
Wikipedia (mutatis mutandis) said:
Riemann found his conjecture while he investigated ##\, \xi(s):=\pi^{-\frac{s}{2}}\,\Gamma(\frac{s}{2})\zeta(s)\,## and observed ##\xi(s)=\xi(1-s).## Riemann himself used ##s=\frac{1}{2}+it## and got ##\xi(\frac{1}{2}+it)=\xi(\frac{1}{2}-it)## for all ##t\in \mathbb{C}\,.##
I haven't checked any details, but it might help here. The link to the original "paper" is:
https://de.wikisource.org/wiki/Über_die_Anzahl_der_Primzahlen_unter_einer_gegebenen_Größe
(Wrong language, of course, but maybe you can read it anyway or think along the formulas.)
 
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1. What is the Riemann Zeta Function and what does it show about non-trivial zeros?

The Riemann Zeta Function is a mathematical function that was introduced by Bernhard Riemann in the 19th century. It is defined as the infinite sum of the reciprocal of the natural numbers raised to a given power. The function has many interesting properties, one of which is that it shows the distribution of the non-trivial zeros of the function in a specific region of the complex plane.

2. What is meant by "critical-strip symmetry" in relation to the Riemann Zeta Function?

Critical-strip symmetry refers to the symmetry of the non-trivial zeros of the Riemann Zeta Function in the critical strip, which is the region in the complex plane where all the non-trivial zeros are located. This symmetry is a result of the functional equation of the Riemann Zeta Function, which relates the values of the function at s and 1-s, where s is a complex number.

3. Why is the symmetry of non-trivial zeros in the critical strip important?

The symmetry of the non-trivial zeros in the critical strip is important because it provides valuable information about the distribution of the zeros and the behavior of the Riemann Zeta Function. It also has implications in other areas of mathematics, such as number theory and physics.

4. How does the Riemann Hypothesis relate to the critical-strip symmetry of the Riemann Zeta Function?

The Riemann Hypothesis is a famous conjecture in mathematics that states that all the non-trivial zeros of the Riemann Zeta Function lie on the critical line, which is a vertical line in the critical strip with real part equal to 1/2. This hypothesis is closely related to the critical-strip symmetry, as the symmetry implies that the zeros are symmetric with respect to the critical line.

5. What are the implications of the critical-strip symmetry for the study of prime numbers?

The Riemann Zeta Function is closely connected to the distribution of prime numbers, and the critical-strip symmetry provides important insights into this connection. The symmetry allows for the use of powerful mathematical techniques to study the distribution of primes, which has led to many important results in number theory. It also has applications in cryptography and other areas of computer science.

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