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hadi amiri 4
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i am a high school student i want to prove the riemann hypothesis but i do not how to start
Prove Riemann Hypothesis: High School Student Guide
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around a high school student's inquiry on how to prove the Riemann Hypothesis. Participants explore the necessary mathematical background and resources needed to approach this complex problem, touching on topics such as complex analysis and number theory.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested, Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant suggests that studying mathematics is essential for starting the proof.
- Another participant notes that professional mathematicians have struggled with the Riemann Hypothesis for over a century, indicating that even experts find it challenging to know where to begin.
- It is proposed that understanding complex analysis and number theory is crucial for grasping the problem's statement.
- A participant mentions that pursuing a university education, including undergraduate and graduate studies, may be necessary to tackle the hypothesis effectively.
- One post attempts to provide a link to a proof but notes that the paper has been withdrawn due to an error.
- Another suggestion is made to read Riemann's original paper on the topic as a starting point.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the complexity of the Riemann Hypothesis and the extensive background required to approach it. However, there is no consensus on a specific starting point or method for a high school student to begin their journey in proving it.
Contextual Notes
Some limitations include the assumption that a high school student has access to advanced mathematical resources and the potential dependency on individual learning paths and capabilities.
Who May Find This Useful
High school students interested in advanced mathematics, educators looking for insights into student inquiries about complex topics, and anyone curious about the Riemann Hypothesis and its implications in mathematics.
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HallsofIvy
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Start by studying mathematics of course!
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matt grime
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Don't worry, Hadi. Professional mathematicians have wanted to prove it for over a 100 years and arguably we don't know how to start either.
If you want to start understanding the statement of the problem, then learning about complex analysis and number theory is the way to go. And probably going to university, doing 3/4 years of undergrad, a masters, and a PhD is the necessary thing to do. Unless you're independently wealthy and fantastically clever.
If you want to start understanding the statement of the problem, then learning about complex analysis and number theory is the way to go. And probably going to university, doing 3/4 years of undergrad, a masters, and a PhD is the necessary thing to do. Unless you're independently wealthy and fantastically clever.
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Johannes
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I have to agree to the statements above, the time of the Fermants is over.
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cartesianbear
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Here is a proof to get you started:hadi amiri 4 said:i am a high school student i want to prove the riemann hypothesis but i do not how to start
http://arxiv.org/abs/0807.0090
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Take_it_Easy
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cartesianbear said:
well the url says:
This paper has been withdrawn by the author, due to a mistake on page 29.
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mathwonk
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you might start by reading riemann's paper on the topic.
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