Lagarias’ equivalence to the Riemann hypothesis

In summary, the Riemann hypothesis has been proposed as an equivalence to Lagarias' inequality, which states that for n > 1, the nth harmonic number plus its exponential and natural logarithm is greater than the divisor function of n. This has a $1,000,000 prize for proof and potential connections to other mathematical conjectures.
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Lagarias’ equivalence to the Riemann hypothesis should be discussed, i.e., if
hn := n-th harmonic number := 1/1 + 1/2 + · · · + 1/n, and
σn := divisor function of n := sum of positive divisors of n, then if n > 1,
hn + ehn ln hn > σn.

There is a $1,000,000 prize for the proof of this at www.claymath.org
 
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For me this approach is a bit of nonsense, since you can not evaluate the divisor function for every n=0,1,2,3,4,... not even an asymptotic formula (with a good remainder) is known for divisor function

I think that the most promising approach will come from Hilbert-Polya conjecture or the condition of a Fourier transform having only real zeros.
 

1. What is Lagarias' equivalence to the Riemann hypothesis?

Lagarias' equivalence to the Riemann hypothesis is a mathematical conjecture that states the Riemann hypothesis is equivalent to a statement about the growth rate of a specific function in number theory.

2. Who proposed this equivalence?

This equivalence was proposed by mathematician Jeffrey Lagarias in 2002.

3. Why is this equivalence important?

This equivalence is important because it provides a new perspective on the Riemann hypothesis and may lead to new insights and approaches towards proving it. It also connects the Riemann hypothesis to other areas of mathematics, such as number theory and analytic functions.

4. Has this equivalence been proven?

No, this equivalence has not been proven yet. It remains a conjecture and is considered to be one of the most important unsolved problems in mathematics.

5. Are there any implications if this equivalence is proven?

If this equivalence is proven, it would also prove the Riemann hypothesis, which has far-reaching consequences in mathematics, including applications in prime number theory, cryptography, and physics.

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