Zeros of the Zeta Function: Exploring $\rho$ Values

In summary, the function $\zeta(s)$ given in the article has a pole at $s=1$ and zeroes at several $s=\rho$. The pole at $s=1$ is due to the singularity of the function inside the exponential, while the zeroes at $s=\rho$ are due to the zeroes of the same function.
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In an article it is given that,

\(\displaystyle \zeta(s)=\text{exp}
(\sum_{n=1}^\infty\frac{\Lambda{(n)}}{\text{log}(n)}n^{-s})\)​

$\zeta(s)$ has pole at $s=1$ and zeroes at several $s=\rho$.
here i think he considered the function inside the exponential rather than whole exponential to obtain poles and zeroes but I think we should consider it along with exponential or can we?.Or does he consider the entire function if so how does it have pole at s=1 and zeroes at \(\displaystyle s=\rho\)
what are those several $\rho$'s?
 
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The expression $\zeta(s)$ given in the article is a complex analytic function, so it can have both poles and zeroes. The pole at $s=1$ is due to the fact that the function inside the exponential (i.e. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty\frac{\Lambda{(n)}}{\text{log}(n)}n^{-s}$) has a singularity at $s=1$. The zeroes at several $s=\rho$ are due to the fact that the same function inside the exponential has zeroes at certain values of $s$. These values of $s$ are the several $\rho$'s referred to in the article.
 

1. What is the Zeros of the Zeta Function?

The Zeros of the Zeta Function are the values where the Riemann Zeta Function, denoted by ζ(s), is equal to zero. These zeros play a significant role in the study of prime numbers and have been a subject of extensive research in number theory.

2. How many zeros does the Zeta Function have?

The Zeta Function has an infinite number of zeros. These zeros are located at complex values of s, known as the critical line, where the real part is equal to 1/2. These values are known as non-trivial zeros.

3. What is the importance of the Zeros of the Zeta Function?

The Zeros of the Zeta Function are closely related to the distribution of prime numbers. The Riemann Hypothesis, which states that all non-trivial zeros of the Zeta Function lie on the critical line, is one of the most famous unsolved problems in mathematics and has implications in many areas of number theory and physics.

4. How are the Zeros of the Zeta Function calculated?

The Zeros of the Zeta Function cannot be calculated directly, as the function is infinite. However, there are several methods and techniques used to approximate the location of these zeros. These include the Riemann-Siegel formula, the Taylor series expansion, and numerical methods.

5. What are the applications of the Zeros of the Zeta Function?

The Zeros of the Zeta Function have applications in various fields, including cryptography, physics, and statistics. They also have implications in the study of the Riemann Hypothesis and the prime number theorem, which have practical applications in data encryption and coding theory.

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