Farey Sequences and the Riemann Hypothesis

This paper introduces the Spectral Riemann Conjecture (SRC), a novel reformulation of the classical Riemann Hypothesis (RH) through the lens of spectral breaking theory. The Riemann zeta function ζ(s), central to analytic number theory, possesses trivial zeros at negative even integers and non-trivial zeros conjectured to lie on the critical line Re(s) = 1/2. Building on the verified simplicity of the first 109 non-trivial zeros, the SRC proposes a two-step transformation: decoherence (D), which projects all non-trivial zeros onto Re(s) = 1/2, creating a zero of infinite multiplicity; followed by renormalization (R), which regularizes this multiplicity to one. The resulting function, spectral(s), resides in the spectral space—a domain of functions with real and simple zeros. The paper rigorously defines the operators D and R, demonstrates their action on ζ(s), and proves the convergence of spectral(s) using zeta and Hurwitz regularization techniques. Numerical simulations validate the SRC by approximating ζ(s) with finite products and applying D and R to yield spectral(s), whose zeros are located at {-2, -4, ..., 1/2}. This transformation preserves the infinite zeros, maintaining the arithmetic essence of ζ(s) while simplifying its non-trivial structure. The SRC offers a fresh perspective on RH, aligning with physical regularization analogies and suggesting potential applications in prime number distribution. Future work may extend these simulations and explore deeper implications within analytic number theory and mathematical physics.

Five basic mistakes are found in the Riemann’s original paper proposed in 1859. The Riemann hypothesis becomes meaningless. 1. It is proved that on the real axis of complex plane and in the domain of the function, when the left-hand side of equation is finite, the right-hand side may be infinite, and vice versa. The Riemann Zeta function equation holds only at the point Re(s) = 1/2(s= a+ \(i b\)) . However, at this point, the Zeta function is infinite, rather than zero, to make Riemann hypothesis untenable. 2. An integral item around the original point of coordinate system was ignored when Riemann deduced the integral form of Zeta function. The item was convergent when Re(s) > 1but divergent when Re(s) < 1 .The integral form of Zeta function does not change the divergence of its series form. 3. A summation formula was used in the deduction of the integral form of Zeta function. The applicative condition of this formula is x > 0 . At point x = 0 , the formula is meaningless. However, the lower limit of Zeta function’s integral is x = 0 , so the formula can not be used. 4. Because the integral lower limit of Zeta function is zero, the integrand function is not uniformly convergent, so integral sign and sum sign can not be exchanged. But Riemann made them interchangeable, resulting in that the integral form of Zeta function is untenable. 5.The formula \(\theta(x)=\sqrt{x} \theta(1 / x)\) of Jacobi function was used to prove the symmetry of Zeta function equation. The applicable condition of this formula is also x > 0 . Because the lower limit of integral in the deduction was x = 0 , this formula can not be used too. The zero calculation of Riemann Zeta function is discussed at last. It is pointed out that because approximate methods are used, the analytic property of the original function is destroyed and the Cauchy-Riemann equation can not be satisfied. So they are not the real zeros of strict Riemann Zeta function.

We prove uniform versions of two classical results in analytic number theory. The first is an asymptotic for the number of points of a complete lattice \(\Lambda \subseteq \mathbb {R}^d\) inside the d-sphere of radius R. In contrast to previous works, we obtain error terms with implied constants depending only on d. Secondly, let \(\phi (s) = \sum _n a(n) n^{-s}\) be a ‘well behaved’ zeta function. A classical method of Landau yields asymptotics for the partial sums \(\sum _{n < X} a(n)\), with power saving error terms. Following an exposition due to Chandrasekharan and Narasimhan, we obtain a version where the implied constants in the error term will depend only on the ‘shape of the functional equation’, implying uniform results for families of zeta functions with the same functional equation.

Analytic number theory is a branch of number theory which inherits methods from mathematical analysis in order to solve difficult problems about the integers [...]

Feynman's prescription for a quantum simulator was to find a Hamitonian for a system that could serve as a computer. The Pólya-Hilbert conjecture proposed the demonstration of Riemann's hypothesis through the spectral decomposition of Hermitian operators. Here we study the problem of decomposing a number into its prime factors, N=xy, using such a simulator. First, we derive the Hamiltonian of the physical system that simulates a new arithmetic function formulated for the factorization problem that represents the energy of the computer. This function rests alone on the primes below sqrt[N]. We exactly solve the spectrum of the quantum system without resorting to any external adhoc conditions, also showing that it obtains, for x≪sqrt[N], a prediction of the prime counting function that is almost identical to Riemann's R(x) function. It has no counterpart in analytic number theory, and its derivation is a consequence of the quantum theory of the simulator alone.

Complex analysis is found in many areas of applied mathematics, from fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, signal processing, control theory, mechanical and electrical engineering to quantum mechanics, among others. And of course, it is a fundamental branch of pure mathematics. The coverage in this text includes advanced topics that are not always considered in more elementary texts. These topics include, a detailed treatment of univalent functions, harmonic functions, subharmonic and superharmonic functions, Nevanlinna theory, normal families, hyperbolic geometry, iteration of rational functions, and analytic number theory. As well, the text includes in depth discussions of the Dirichlet Problem, Green’s function, Riemann Hypothesis, and the Laplace transform. Some beautiful color illustrations supplement the text of this most elegant subject.

We consider an abelian holonomy operator in two-dimensional conformal field theory with zero-mode contributions. The analysis is made possible by use of a geometric-quantization scheme for abelian Chern-Simons theory on S1 × S1 × R. We find that a purely zero-mode part of the holonomy operator can be expressed in terms of Riemann's zeta function. We also show that a generalization of linking numbers can be obtained in terms of the vacuum expectation values of the zero-mode holonomy operators. Inspired by mathematical analogies between linking numbers and Legendre symbols, we then apply these results to a space of Fp = Z/pZ, where p is an odd prime number. This enables us to calculate “scattering amplitudes” of identical odd primes in the holonomy formalism. In this framework, the Riemann hypothesis can be interpreted by means of a physically obvious fact, i.e., there is no notion of “scattering” for a single-particle system. Abelian gauge theories described by the zero-mode holonomy operators will be useful for studies on quantum aspects of topology and number theory.

We explore a recently opened approach to the study of zeta functions, namely the approach of fractional calculus. By utilising the machinery of fractional derivatives and integrals, which have rarely been applied in analytic number theory before, we are able to obtain some fractional differential relations and finally a partial differential equation of fractional type which is satisfied by the Lerch zeta function.

We introduce and survey results on two families of zeta functions connected to the multiplicative and additive theories of integer partitions. In the case of the multiplicative theory, we provide specialization formulas and results on the analytic continuations of these "partition zeta functions", find unusual formulas for the Riemann zeta function, prove identities for multiple zeta values, and see that some of the formulas allow for $p$-adic interpolation. The second family we study was anticipated by Manin and makes use of modular forms, functions which are intimately related to integer partitions by universal polynomial recurrence relations. We survey recent work on these zeta polynomials, including the proof of their Riemann Hypothesis.

This is a modern introduction to the analytic techniques used in the investigation of zeta functions, through the example of the Riemann zeta function. Riemann introduced this function in connection with his study of prime numbers and from this has developed the subject of analytic number theory. Since then many other classes of 'zeta function' have been introduced and they are now some of the most intensively studied objects in number theory. Professor Patterson has emphasised central ideas of broad application, avoiding technical results and the customary function-theoretic approach. Thus, graduate students and non-specialists will find this an up-to-date and accessible introduction, especially for the purposes of algebraic number theory. There are many exercises included throughout, designed to encourage active learning.

Farey Series and the Riemann Hypothesis. IV

This paper is a continuation of, as well as a companion to, [4], in which we developed our continual research further on the equivalent assertions to the Rimeann hypothesis (RH) in terms of the Farey points.In this paper we shall give all the proofs of results stated in [4] in a more general setting, in the case of rather intriguing functions including the tent function, the Takagi function and general Weierstrass functions.Our results are concerned with the equivalent conditions to the RH stated as the distribution of values at Farey points of these functions.

Euler products, Farey series and the Riemann hypothesis

This volume focuses on various aspects of zeta functions: multiple zeta values, Ohno’s relations, the Riemann hypothesis, L-functions, polylogarithms, and their interplay with other disciplines. Eleven articles on recent advances are written by outstanding experts in the above-mentioned fields. Each article starts with an introductory survey leading to the exciting new research developments accomplished by the contributors. This book will become the major standard reference on the recent advances on zeta functions.

Since the deep paper by Bohr and Kalckar in 1938, it has been known that the Ramanujan formula in number theory is related to statistical physics and nuclear theory. From the early 1970s, there have been attempts to generalize number theory from the space of integers to the space of rational numbers, i.e., to construct a so-called analytic number theory. In statistical physics, we consider parameters such as the volume V, temperature T, and chemical potential μ, which are not integers and are consequently related to analytic number theory. This relation to physical concepts leads us to seek new relations in analytic number theory, and these relations turn out to be useful in statistical physics.