Undergrad What are the Zeta Function and the Riemann Hypothesis?

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The zeta function, specifically the Riemann zeta function, is a complex function pivotal in number theory, particularly in understanding the distribution of prime numbers. The Riemann Hypothesis posits that all non-trivial zeros of the zeta function lie on the critical line of 1/2 in the complex plane. This hypothesis remains one of the most significant unsolved problems in mathematics, with profound implications for number theory and related fields. Resources such as the articles on the extended Riemann hypothesis and its historical significance provide essential insights into these concepts.

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  • Understanding of complex analysis
  • Familiarity with number theory
  • Knowledge of prime number distribution
  • Basic grasp of mathematical proofs
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  • Study the properties of the Riemann zeta function
  • Explore the implications of the Riemann Hypothesis on prime number theory
  • Investigate the extended Riemann Hypothesis and its significance
  • Review historical context and major contributions to the field of analytic number theory
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Mathematicians, students of number theory, researchers in analytic number theory, and anyone interested in the implications of the Riemann Hypothesis on mathematics.

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