Riemann Zeta Function shows non-trival zeros critical-strip symmetry

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The discussion focuses on proving that the non-trivial zeros of the Riemann Zeta function lie within the critical strip defined by 0 < Re(s) < 1 and are symmetric about the line Re(s) = 1/2. The functional equation provided, along with the behavior of the zeta function at specific points, supports the assertion that non-trivial zeros occur at s = -2k. The user is seeking guidance on demonstrating the symmetry about Re(s) = 1/2, referencing Riemann's observations regarding the function ξ(s). The conversation highlights the importance of Riemann's work in understanding the distribution of prime numbers through the properties of the zeta function.
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1. Homework Statement

I want to show that the non-trival zeros of the Riemann Zeta function all lie in the critical strip ## 0 < Re(s) < 1## and further to this that they are symmetric about the line ##Re(s)= 1/2 ##

where ## \zeta(s) = \sum\limits^{\infty}_{n=1}n^{-s}##

With the functional equation ##\zeta(1-s)=\pi^{1/2 - s} \frac{\Gamma(s/2)}{\Gamma(1/2(1-s))} \zeta (s) ##

2. Homework Equations

see above

3. The Attempt at a Solution

My first step is to narrow down to ##Re(s) < 1 ## since for ##Re(s)>0## the following holds:

## \zeta (s) = \Pi_{p} \frac{1}{1-p^{-s}} \neq 0 ## since no terms are zero.

Then using the functional equation ##\zeta(1-s)=\pi^{1/2 - s} \frac{\Gamma(s/2)}{\Gamma(1/2(1-s))} \zeta (s) ## and sending ##s=-2k## and making ##\zeta(-2k)## the subject, it is clear that the non-trival zeros occur at ##s=-2k## arising from the reciprocal of the poles of ##\Gamma(s)## for ##s=-2,-4...##

I also have that ##\zeta(s)## has a pole at ##s=1## and ##\zeta(0)=-1/2## so I now have the critical strip as ##0< Re(s) < 1## .

I am now stuck what to do how to prove that they are symmetric about ##s=1/2##. Any hints on getting started, help, greatly appreciated.

Many thanks
 
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Without being in the subject, Wikipedia provides some hint concerning the symmetry at ##Re(s)=\frac{1}{2}.##
Wikipedia (mutatis mutandis) said:
Riemann found his conjecture while he investigated ##\, \xi(s):=\pi^{-\frac{s}{2}}\,\Gamma(\frac{s}{2})\zeta(s)\,## and observed ##\xi(s)=\xi(1-s).## Riemann himself used ##s=\frac{1}{2}+it## and got ##\xi(\frac{1}{2}+it)=\xi(\frac{1}{2}-it)## for all ##t\in \mathbb{C}\,.##
I haven't checked any details, but it might help here. The link to the original "paper" is:
https://de.wikisource.org/wiki/Über_die_Anzahl_der_Primzahlen_unter_einer_gegebenen_Größe
(Wrong language, of course, but maybe you can read it anyway or think along the formulas.)
 
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