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Possibly a difficult question, but I've never found a discussion on the topic.
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Ramanujan sums are closely related to complex Zeta values through the Riemann Zeta function, which is defined as the sum of the reciprocal of all positive integers raised to a given power (usually denoted as s). The Ramanujan sum is a specific value of the Riemann Zeta function when s is equal to 1, which is the same value as the complex Zeta value at s = 1.
Ramanujan sums being equal to complex Zeta values is significant because it provides a direct link between two seemingly unrelated mathematical concepts. This relationship has been studied extensively by mathematicians and has led to various applications in number theory and other fields of mathematics.
Ramanujan was a self-taught mathematician who made significant contributions to many areas of mathematics, including number theory. He discovered the relationship between Ramanujan sums and complex Zeta values through his own independent research and intuition.
Yes, there are several other mathematical concepts related to Ramanujan sums and complex Zeta values, such as the Riemann Hypothesis, Dirichlet series, and modular forms. These connections have been explored in depth by mathematicians in the field of analytic number theory.
Yes, the relationship between Ramanujan sums and complex Zeta values can be proved using mathematical techniques such as analytic continuation and functional equations. This has been done by various mathematicians, including Ramanujan himself and his contemporaries.