How to write this in terms of ##\zeta (x)##?

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The discussion revolves around rewriting a mathematical expression involving a double summation in terms of the Riemann zeta function, ##\zeta(x)##. Participants are seeking clarity on how to express the second summation and its relation to ##\zeta(x)##, while addressing issues with LaTeX formatting.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks how to rewrite the expression $$\displaystyle\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^x} *(\displaystyle\sum_{k \in S, \mathbb{Z}\S =n})$$ in terms of ##\zeta(x)## to avoid repetition.
  • Another participant points out the need to clarify what is being summed in the second term before simplification can occur.
  • A later reply corrects the notation in the expression, indicating that ##\mathbb{Z} \S =n## should be treated as ##\mathbb{Z}##\S = n, while also providing a corrected version of the summation that includes an additional term involving ##\frac{1}{k^{yi}}##.
  • Multiple participants express issues with LaTeX formatting, suggesting improvements for clarity.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that clarification is needed regarding the second summation before any simplification can be made. However, there is no consensus on how to proceed with rewriting the expression in terms of ##\zeta(x)##.

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Limitations include unclear definitions of the set S and the specific nature of the summation involved in the second term, which affects the ability to simplify the expression fully.

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I wrote $$\zeta (x+yi)$$ as ##\zeta(x)\zeta(yi) - \displaystyle\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^x} *(\displaystyle\sum_{k \in S, \mathbb{Z}\S =n})##. I want to simplify the second term in terms of the zeta function so I can solve for ##\zeta (x)##.
How do I re-write $$\displaystyle\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^x} *(\displaystyle\sum_{k \in S, \mathbb{Z}\S =n})$$ in terms of ##\zeta (x)## ? I want to solve for ##\zeta (x)## and simplifying the above expression in terms of ##\zeta (x)## would avoid repetition.
 
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You have to fix the latex in your post. You can use dollar signs instead of hashes to make the whole line display style which might make it look better.
 
Office_Shredder said:
You have to fix the latex in your post.
It took me forever to find the error. Turns out it was just a parentheses >D.
 
Oh wait instead of \ it gives me ##\S=##
 
MevsEinstein said:
How do I re-write $$\displaystyle\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^x} *(\displaystyle\sum_{k \in S, \mathbb{Z}\S =n})$$
Before you can simplify the 2nd term, you need to say what is being summed.
 
Mark44 said:
Before you can simplify the 2nd term, you need to say what is being summed.
OOPS! $$\displaystyle\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^x}*(\displaystyle\sum_{k \in S, \mathbb{Z} \S =n} \frac{1}{k^{yi}})$$ There you go. Note that ##\mathbb{Z} \S =n## is actually ##\mathbb{Z}##\S = n, I couldn't fix the bug.
 

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