Taking the logarithm of the euler product

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Taking the logarithm of the Euler product transforms it into a summation of logarithmic terms, specifically -sum(p)[log(1-p^s)] plus log(s-1), equating to log[(s-1)z(s)]. This process utilizes the property that the logarithm of a product equals the sum of the logarithms of its factors. The discussion highlights confusion regarding the inclusion of the log(s-1) term in the equation. The log(s-1) term is necessary for the proper formulation of the relationship in the context of the Euler product. Understanding this transformation is crucial for interpreting the implications in the Riemann Hypothesis context.
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can some one explain to me how is taking the logarithm of euler product gives you -sum(p)[log(1-p^s)]+log(s-1)=log[(s-1)z(s)]?

my question is coming after encoutering this equation in this text in page number 2: http://claymath.org/Millennium_Prize_Problems/Riemann_Hypothesis/_objects/Official_Problem_Description.pdf

btw, does taking a logarithm out of a product gives you the summation or what?

thanks in advance.
 
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btw, does taking a logarithm out of a product gives you the summation or what?

I don't know if this is of any use to you... But the logarithm of a product is the sum of the logarithms of the factors. That is, log(ab) = log(a) + log(b).
 
yes, i know this but how can you interpret the euler product like this.
lets see it as an example the product of p is 1*2*3...*n so you take the logarithm and you get log1*2*3=log1+log2+log3 which is the summation on this i understand but why adding the term log(s-1)?
 
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