Is arg\xi(1/2+is) an Increasing Function of 's'?

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The discussion centers on the function arg\xi(1/2+is), specifically whether it is an increasing function of 's' based on its derivative. The Riemann Xi function, denoted as ξ(s), is referenced, highlighting its relationship with the Riemann Zeta function. The participants explore the possibility of defining an inverse for arg\xi(1/2+is) for positive values of 's', noting that the argument may exhibit discontinuities and be a multiple of π due to its zeroes aligning with those of the zeta function.

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given the function

[tex]arg\xi(1/2+is)[/tex]

is this an increasing function of 's' ?? , i mean if its derivative is always bigger than 0

here xi is the Riemann Xi function

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riemann_Xi_function

could we define the 'inverse' (at least for positive s) of [tex]arg\xi(1/2+is)[/tex] ?
 
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I don't really know much about that function but is the whole point of it not that on 1/2+is it's real and has the same zeroes as the zeta function? In which case its argument is discontinuous and some multiple of pi the whole time.
 

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