Riemann Definition and 586 Threads

  1. T

    Cauchy Riemann conditions for analyticity for all values of z.

    Homework Statement Show that sin(z) satisfies the condition. (Stated in the title) Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution f(z) = sin (z) = sin (x + iy) = sin x cosh y + i cos x sinh y thus, u(x,y)=sin x cosh y ... v(x,y)= cos x sinh y du/dx = cos x...
  2. R

    Proving Bounds for a Riemann Sum: Part II

    this is a riemann sum question and i need help with part 2 let Sn denote the finite sum 1+2^ 3/2 +...+n^ 3/2 i) use suitable upper and lower riemann sums for the function f(x)=x^3/2 on the interval [0,100] to prove that S99<J<100 ummm i did this and found 40000<J<41000 II) hence, or...
  3. joe_cool2

    Solve Riemann Sum Question for Area Under Curve

    *SOLVED*Riemann Sum Question *SOLVED* My question is quite simple. I probably just missed something somewhere. I've looked for hours and cannot find the mistake. Homework Statement Find the area under the curve using the definition of an integral and Gauss summation equations: f(x) = 3 -...
  4. N

    Local flat space and the Riemann tensor

    Can somebody explain in layman's terms the connection between local flat space (tangent planes) on a manifold and the Riemann tensor.
  5. P

    Cardinalic flaw of Riemann integral

    I have learned that integral is the Riemann sum of infinite rectangle, that: Ʃ^{n=1}_{∞}f(xi)Δxi = ∫^{b}_{a}f(x)dx However, I think that (a,b) is the continuous interval, so the number of rectangle should be c instead of \aleph0 (cardinality of natural number N). So I wonder whether there are...
  6. R

    Compute lower and upper sum for Riemann integral

    Homework Statement let f(x)=x^2 Calculate upper sum and lower sum on the interval [-2,2] when n=2The Attempt at a Solution since n=2 I divide the interval into [-2,0]\cup[0,2] then on the interval [-2,0] the function f(x)=x^2 has the highest valute at x=-2, f(-2)=4=M_{0} and the lowest value...
  7. L

    ∫ of (x^2) from 0 to 2 proof w/o using fundamental therom, but w/ Riemann Sums

    Homework Statement \int_0^2 x^2 \, dx using true definition involving Riemann Sums (w/o fundamental theorem). Homework Equations I don't know what the relevant equations may be, perhaps some type of lim\sum f(x)(x_{j}-x_{j-1}) The Attempt at a Solution No attempt. Just seeking the...
  8. M

    Cauchy Riemann conditions/equation

    In the proof of the the Cauchy-Riemann's conditions we have and equality between differentials of the same function (f(z)) by x(real part) and by iy(imaginary part?). Why do we "say" that both differentials should be equal when it's normally possible to have different differentials according...
  9. L

    Riemann sphere in infinite dimensional space?

    Riemann "sphere" in infinite dimensional space? I was just reading about the Riemann sphere, in 3-space and find it very interesting. With it you assign a point on the sphere to every location in the xy-plane. Then I thought, in 4-space you would be able to assign every point in 3-space to a...
  10. M

    Riemann tensor cyclic identity (first Bianchi) and noncoordinate basis

    I got trouble to understand the cyclic sum identity (the first Bianchi identity) of the Riemann curvature tensor: {R^\alpha}_{[ \beta \gamma \delta ]}=0 or equivalently, {R^\alpha}_{\beta \gamma \delta}+{R^\alpha}_{\gamma \delta \beta}+{R^\alpha}_{\delta \beta \gamma}=0. I can understand the...
  11. N

    Is the function riemann integrable? havent got a clue

    Homework Statement f:[0,1]→R where f(x)= 0 if x=0 and f(x)=1/n when 1/(1+n) < x ≤ 1/n, n \in N. is f Riemann integrable Homework Equations R integrable only when L(f) =U(f) L(f) = largest element of the set of lower sums for n partitions U(f) = least element of the set of upper...
  12. S

    Calculation of double dual of Riemann tensor

    Hi all, I encounter a technical problem about tensor calculation when studying general relativity. I think it should be proper to post it here. Riemann curvature tensor has Bianchi identity: R^\alpha_{[\beta\gamma\delta;\epsilon]}=0 Now given double (Hodge)dual of Riemann tensor: G = *R*, in...
  13. S

    How to get components of Riemann by measuring geodesic deviation?

    Hi all, I'm now reading Chap 11 of Gravitation by Wheeler, etc. In exercise 11.7, by introducing Jacobi curvature tensor, which contains exactly the same information content as Riemann curvature tensor, we are asked to show that we can actually measure ALL components of Jacobi curvature tensor...
  14. B

    Understanding Inf & Sup in Riemann Sums

    I am currently reading about riemann sums and several different sources uses these abbreviations, inf and sup, and I am not certain what they mean. Could someone explain them to me?
  15. N

    How Many Mathematicians Are Secretly Trying to Solve the Riemann Hypothesis?

    I once had a math professor who said that although they might not admit it, most mathematicians try to solve the Riemann hypothesis in their spare time. How true is this? Who is trying to solve the Riemann hypothesis? I don't just mean "are you?" (although feel free to speak up if you are)...
  16. M

    Euler's derivation of Riemann Zeta Function for even integers

    So Euler derived the analytic expression for the even integers of the Riemann Zeta Function. I was wondering if there is a link to his derivation somewhere? Also, is there anyone else who used a different method to get the same answer as Euler? Thank you
  17. T

    What is the significance of the modulus of a Riemann surface?

    I am confused on what is meant by the modulus of a Riemann surface. I have done some very quick searches through my books but haven't found anything. For context I will paraphrase a portion of Penrose's road to reality that I'm reading. In the complex plane construct a parallelogram by...
  18. A

    How can I construct a Riemann surface from branch data?

    I can't understand how to recover a Riemann surface from the branch data. In particular, given a group acting on the Riemann sphere with some points removed, how can I construct a Riemann surface?
  19. J

    Is Horn-torus a valid genus-1 Riemann Surface?

    The plot below is a horn torus. Is that a valid genus-1 normal Riemann surface? I believe it is but I'm just a novice. I'm unsure about the single point in the center and if it "technically" still has a hole in it. Maybe I need to review that.
  20. J

    How to create normal Riemann surface for cubic?

    Given the function: w=\sqrt[3]{(z-5)(z+5)} which is fully-ramified at both the finite singular points and at infinity, how does one create the normal Riemann surface for this function? It's a torus but I do not understand how to map a triple covering onto the torus so that it's fully-ramifed...
  21. I

    Interpretation of torsion vs riemann tensor

    Hi all, I am working through Visser's notes http://msor.victoria.ac.nz/twiki/pub/Courses/MATH465_2012T1/WebHome/notes-464-2011.pdf section 3.5 onward. I am trying to differentiate between the torsion and the Riemann curvature tensor in a heuristic manner. It appears from "Geometric...
  22. P

    Riemann Zeta approaches infinity as x approaches 1

    Homework Statement We know \sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{1}{n^x} is uniformly convergent on the interval x\in(1,\infty) and that its sum is called \zeta(x). Proof that \zeta(x) \rightarrow \infty as x \rightarrow 1^+. Homework Equations We cannot find the formula that \zeta is given...
  23. C

    Need to find the riemann curvature for the following metric

    Homework Statement Calculate the Riemann curvature for the metric: ds2 = -(1+gx)2dt2+dx2+dy2+dz2 showing spacetime is flat Homework Equations Riemann curvature eqn: \Gammaαβγδ=(∂\Gammaαβδ)/∂xγ)-(∂\Gammaαβγ)/∂xδ)+(\Gammaαγε)(Rεβδ)-(\Gammaαδε)(\Gammaεβγ) The Attempt at a Solution...
  24. H

    Am I Calculating the Riemann Tensor Correctly?

    The work I have been following has me very confused... and I am almost sure I am making a mistake somewhere! After working up to this equation: \delta V = dX^{\mu}\delta X^{\nu} [\nabla_{\mu} \nabla_{\nu}]V I am asked to calculate the curvature tensor. Now the way I did it, turned out...
  25. K

    Riemann Normal Coordinates and the metric

    Homework Statement Consider a 2D spacetime where space is a circle of radius R and time has the usual description as a line. Thus spacetime can be pictured as a cylinder of radius R with time running vertically. Take the metric of this spacetime to be ds^{2}=-dt^{2}+R^{2}d\phi^{2} in the...
  26. M

    Matlab - multiple integral Riemann sums

    1. Homework Statement Write an m.file that will integrate a function f(x, y) on any given rectangle (a,b)\times(c,d) and returns the value of the integral from a to b and c to d of the function f(x,y) . Include error-catching code in the case that the integral diverges. The program...
  27. I

    Show [itex]\phi[/itex][itex]\circ[/itex]f is Riemann integrable

    Homework Statement Let f:[a, b]\rightarrow[m, M] be a Riemann integrable function and let \phi:[m, M]\rightarrowR be a continuously differentable function such that \phi'(t) \geq0 \forallt (i.e. \phi is monotone increasing). Using only Reimann lemma, show that the composition \phi\circf...
  28. H

    MHB Why is the Riemann Sum 1 + 6i/n and Not 1 + 3i/n?

    Question: A solid has a rectangular base that lies in the first quadrant and is bounded by the x and y-axes and the lines x=2, y=1. The height of the solid above point (x,y) is 1+3x. Find the Riemann approximation of the solid. Solution: I already know that the solution is \sum_{i=1}^{n}...
  29. J

    Mapping contours over normal Riemann surfaces

    Hi, Can someone here help me understand how to illustrate maps of analytically-continuous paths over algebraic functions onto their normal Riemann surfaces? For example, consider w=\sqrt{(z-5)(z+5)} and it's normal Riemann surfaces which is a double covering of the complex plane onto a single...
  30. G

    Riemann integrals and step functions

    Prove the following: If f is Riemann integrable on an interval [a,b], show that ∀ε>0, there are a pair of step functions L(x)≤f(x)≤U(x) s.t. ∫_a^b▒(U(x)-L(x))dx<ε My proof: Since f is Riemann integrable on [a,b] then, by Theorem 8.16, ∀ε>0, there is at least one partition π of the interval...
  31. S

    Converting a Sum to a Riemann Sum and Finding its Limit

    Homework Statement Find limn->∞ (1/n)(Ʃk=1 to n ln(2n/(n+k))) Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I'm not sure if this is even a riemann sum at all, but I don't see what else it could be. I wanted to find the riemann portion first to get rid of the sigma notation then find the...
  32. U

    Derivative at infinity on the Riemann sphere

    I am reading a recent (2003) paper, "Fatou and Julia Sets of Quadratic Polynomials" by Jerelyn T. Watanabe. A superattracting fixed point is a fixed point where the derivative is zero. The polynomial P(z) = z2 has fixed points P(0) = 0 and P(∞) = ∞ (note we are working in \hat{\mathbb{C}} =...
  33. Sherlock1

    MHB Riemann hypothesis finally gets resolved

    Happy April fool's day! (Rofl)
  34. V

    Theory behind Integral Test with Riemann Sums

    Homework Statement I've seen two methods that prove the integral test for convergence, but I fear they contradict each other. Each method uses an improper integral where the function f(x) is positive, decreasing, and continuous and f(x) = an. What confuses me is one method starts off the...
  35. N

    Integrability of Sinusoidal Function on [-1, 1]: Finding L(f, P) and U(f, P)

    The problem states: Decide if the following function is integrable on [-1, 1] f(x)=\left\{{sin(\frac1{x^2})\;\text{if}\;x\in[-1,\;0)\cup(0,\;1]\atop a\;\text{if}\;x=0} where a is the grade, from 1 to 10, you want to give the lecturer in this course What I don't understand is how to find L(f...
  36. L

    Meromorphic Functions on Riemann surfaces

    In Felix's Klein's pamphlet, "On Riemann's Theory of Algebraic Functions and their Integrals" he describes ways to construct divergence free irrotational flows on a compact Riemann surfaces such as the torus. One method is simply to cover the surface with a conducting material and place two...
  37. N

    Function bounded on [a,b] with finite discontinuities is Riemann integrable

    Homework Statement to prove that a function bounded on [a,b] with finite discontinuities is Riemann integrable on [a,b] Homework Equations if f is R-integrable on [a,b], then \forall \epsilon > 0 \exists a partition P of [a,b] such that U(P,f)-L(P,f)<\epsilon The Attempt at a...
  38. Matterwave

    Riemann & Ricci Curvature Tensors: No Coord. Indices?

    For you math people who like to express objects in a coordinate-free way, how would you denote the Riemann and the Ricci curvature tensors? They are both usually denoted R but with different indices to show which one is which. Is there a standard way to write them without the coordinate indices?
  39. Fantini

    MHB Solve Riemann Integral: Show \( \int_a^b f = \lim U_n = \lim L_n \)

    Greetings everyone. First, it's great that the site is back again and I hope it can be merged soon enough. :D Here's the question: Let \( f \) be a bounded function on \( [a,b] \). Suppose there exist sequences \( (U_n) \) and \( (L_n) \) of upper and lower Darboux sums such that \( \lim (U_n -...
  40. C

    Riemann Integrability of Thomae's Function

    Homework Statement Show the Thomae's function f : [0,1] → ℝ which is defined by f(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{1}{n}, & \text{if $x = \frac{m}{n}$, where $m, n \in \mathbb{N}$ and are relatively prime} \\ 0, & \text{otherwise} \end{cases} is Riemann integrable. Homework Equations Thm: If fn...
  41. K

    Riemann function for a second order hyperbolic PDE

    Homework Statement Find the Riemann function for uxy + xyux = 0, in x + y > 0 u = x, uy = 0, on x+y = 0 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I think the Riemann function, R(x,y;s,n), must satisfy: 0 = Rxy - (xyR)x Rx = 0 on y =n Ry = xyR on x = s R = 1 at (x,y) = (s,n) But I...
  42. S

    Exploring the Riemann Hypothesis and Analytic Continuation

    I don't know anything of complex analysis or analytic number theory or analytic continuation. But i read about zeta function and riemann hypothesis over wikipedia, clay institute's website and few other sources. I started with original zeta function...
  43. P

    Closed Curves on the Riemann Sphere

    Is the imaginary axis considered a closed curve on the Riemann Sphere?
  44. 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...
  45. polygamma

    MHB Understanding Riemann Integrals of $\ln\ x$

    $\displaystyle \int_{0}^{1} \ln \ x \ dx $ is not a proper Riemann integral since $\ln \ x $ is not bounded on $[0,1]$. Yet $ \displaystyle \int_{0}^{1} \ln \ x \ dx = \lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{1}{n} \sum_{k=1}^{n} \ln \left(\frac{k}{n} \right)$. Is this because $\ln \ x$ is monotone on $(0,1]$?
  46. J

    Understanding Riemann Zeta functions for s=1/3

    Hi guys I'm trying to understand Riemann Zeta functions particularly for s=1/3 I know \zeta(s)=\sum_{n=1}^\infty\frac{1}{n^s} and converges for Re(s)>1 Ok, but what about for s=1/3, then \zeta(1/3)=\sum_{n=1}^\infty\frac{1}{n^{1/3}}= \sum_{n=1}^\infty\frac{1}{\sqrt[3]{n}}...
  47. T

    What is the Integral Being Approximated by the Given Riemann Sum?

    Homework Statement For which integral, is the below example, a Riemann sum approximation.? The example is: 1/30( sqrt(1/30) + sqrt(2/30) + sqrt(3/30)+...+sqrt(30/30)) A. Integral 0 to 1 sqrt(x/30) B. Integral 0 to 1 sqrt(x) C. (1/30) Integral 0 to 30 sqrt(x) D. (1/30) Integral 0 to 1...
  48. O

    No. of Independent Components of Riemann Tensor in Schwartzchild Metric

    In general 4d space time, the Riemann tensor has 20 independent components. However, in a more symmetric metric, does the number of independent components reduce? Specifically, for the Schwartzchild metric, how many IC does the corresponding Riemann tensor have? (I think it is 4, but I...
  49. H

    Definite Integral of the Natural Log of a Quadratic using Riemann Sums

    Homework Statement Use the form of the definition of the integral to evaluate the following: lim (n \rightarrow ∞) \sum^{n}_{i=1} x_{i}\cdotln(x_{i}^{2} + 1)Δx on the interval [2, 6] Homework Equations x_{i} = 2 + \frac{4}{n}i Δx = \frac{4}{n} Ʃ^{n}_{i=1}i^{2} =...
  50. D

    Easy way of calculating Riemann tensor?

    Homework Statement Is there any painless way of calculating the Riemann tensor? I have the metric, and finding the Christoffel symbols isn't that hard, especially if I'm given a diagonal metric. Out of 40 components, most will be zero. But how do I know how to pick the indices of...
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