In this note we define L-functions of finite graphs and study the particular case of finite cycles in the spirit of a previous paper that studied spectral zeta functions of graphs. The main result is a suggestive equivalence between an asymptotic functional equation for these L-functions and the corresponding case of the Generalized Riemann Hypothesis. We also establish a relation between the positivity of such functions and the existence of real zeros in the critical strip of the classical Dirichlet L-functions with the same character.
In this paper we obtain some new estimates for the number of large values of Dirichlet polynomials. Our results imply new zero density estimates for the Riemann zeta function which give a small improvement on results of Bourgain and Jutila.
To obtain the Dirichlet series for complex powers of the Riemann zeta function, we define and study the basic properties of a sequence of polynomials that, used as coefficients of the respective terms of the Dirichlet series of the Riemann zeta function in the half plane $x > 1$, produces the required exponential function. Unlike the method described in ([4], p.~278), which requires more advanced knowledge of the relationships between Dirichlet series and multiplicative arithmetic functions, our approach only needs mathematical induction on the total number of prime divisors of $n$, the Dirich…
Zeros of the Riemann zeta function and its derivatives have been studied by many mathematicians. Among, the number of zeros and the distribution of the real part of non-real zeros of the derivatives of the Riemann zeta function have been investigated by Berndt, Levinson, Montgomery, Akatsuka, and the author. Berndt, Levinson, and Montgomery investigated the unconditional case, while Akatsuka and the author gave sharper estimates under the truth of the Riemann hypothesis. In this paper, we prove similar results related to the first derivative of the Dirichlet $L$-functions associated with primi…
We prove an explicit upper bound of the function $S(t,χ)$, defined by the argument of Dirichlet $L$-functions. An explicit upper bound of the function $S_1(t)$, defined by the integral of the argument of the Riemann zeta-function, have already been obtained by A. Fujii. Our result is obtained by applying an idea of Fujii's result on $S_1(t)$. The constant part of the explicit upper bound of $S(t,χ)$ in this paper does not depend on a primitive Dirichlet character $χ\pmod {q>1}$.
We have established novel integral representations of the Riemann zeta-function and Dirichlet eta-function based on powers of trigonometric functions and digamma function, and then use these representations to find close forms of Laurent series expansions of these same powers of trigonometric functions and digamma function. The so obtained series can be used to find numerous summation rules for certain values of the Riemann zeta and related functions and numbers, such as e.g. Bernoulli and Euler numbers.
We construct in a Sonine Space of entire functions a subspace related to the Riemann zeta function and we show that the quotient contains vectors intrinsically attached to the non-trivial zeros and their multiplicities.
A new zerofree region of the Riemann Zeta-function $ζ$ is identified by using Turán's localization criterion linking zeros of $ζ$ with uniform local suprema of sets of Dirichlet polynomials expanded over the primes. The proof is based on a randomization argument. An estimate for local extrema for some finite families of shifted Dirichlet polynomials, % associated to linearly independent sequences of reals is established by preliminary considering their local increment properties, by means of Montgomery-Vaughan's variant of Hilbert's inequality. A covering argument combined with Turán's localiz…
The finite Dirichlet series from the title are defined by the condition that they vanish at as many initial zeroes of the zeta function as possible. It turned out that such series can produce extremely good approximations to the values of Riemann's zeta function inside the critical strip. In addition, the coefficients of these series have remarkable number-theoretical properties discovered in large scale high accuracy numerical experiments. So far no theoretical explanation to the observed phenomena was found.
For any natural number $n$, let $X'_n$ be the set of primitive Dirichlet characters modulo $n$. We show that if the Riemann hypothesis is true, then the inequality $|X'_{2n_k}|\le C_2 e^{-γ} ϕ(2n_k)/\log\log(2n_k)$ holds for all $k\ge 1$, where $n_k$ is the product of the first $k$ primes, $γ$ is the Euler-Mascheroni constant, $C_2$ is the twin prime constant, and $ϕ(n)$ is the Euler function. On the other hand, if the Riemann hypothesis is false, then there are infinitely many $k$ for which the same inequality holds and infinitely many $k$ for which it fails to hold.
In this paper, we give Dirichlet series with periodic coefficients that have Riemann's functional equation and real zeros of Dirichlet $L$-functions. The details are as follows. Let $L(s,χ)$ be the Dirichlet $L$-function and $G(χ)$ be the Gauss sum associate with a primitive Dirichlet character $χ$ (${\rm{mod}} \,\, q$). Put $f (s,χ) := q^s L(s,χ) + i^{-κ(χ)} G(χ) L(s,\overlineχ)$, where $\overlineχ$ is the complex conjugate of $χ$ and $κ(χ) :=(1-χ(-1))/2$. Then we prove that $f (s,χ)$ satisfies Riemann's functional equation appearing in Hamburger's theorem if $χ$ is even. In addition, we show…
A q-analogue of the Riemann zeta function was studied in [Kaneko et al. 03] via a certain q-series of two variables. We introduce in a similar way a q-analogue of the Dirichlet L-functions and make a detailed study of them, including some issues concerning the classical limit of the q-analogue left open in [Kaneko et al. 03]. We also examine a "crystal" limit (i.e. q->0) behavior of the q-analogue. The q-trajectories of the trivial and essential zeros of the Riemann zeta function are investigated numerically when q moves in (0,1]. Moreover, conjectures for the crystal limit behavior of zeros o…
We prove that Riemann's xi function is strictly increasing (respectively, strictly decreasing) in modulus along every horizontal half-line in any zero-free, open right (respectively, left) half-plane. A corollary is a reformulation of the Riemann Hypothesis.
We give a new equivalent condition for the Riemann hypothesis consisting in an order condition for certain finite rational combinations of the values of the Riemann zeta-function at even positive integers.
In this note, we give an equivalent condition for a self-dual weight enumerator of genus three to satisfy the Riemann hypothesis. We also observe the truth and falsehood of the Riemann hypothesis for some families of invariant polynomials.
Conditionally on the Riemann hypothesis we prove asymptotic formulae for mean values of various long Dirichlet polynomials involving the von Mangoldt function. Our results avoid the use of correlation sum estimates although in addition to the Riemann hypothesis we must assume that our Dirichlet polynomials have weights from a specific class whose transforms are sufficiently concentrated near the origin. We also give large deviation estimates for these long Dirichlet polynomials.
The authors modify the Balazard-Saias criterion for the Riemann hypothesis by changing the cutoff of the Dirichlet series. They establish some asymptotic results related to the modified criterion.
The number of zeros and the distribution of the real part of non-real zeros of the derivatives of the Riemann zeta function have been investigated by Berndt, Levinson, Montgomery, and Akatsuka. Berndt, Levinson, and Montgomery investigated the general case, meanwhile Akatsuka gave sharper estimates for the first derivative of the Riemann zeta function under the truth of the Riemann hypothesis. In this paper, we extend the results of Akatsuka to the second derivative of the Riemann zeta function.
In this short note I present a tauberian conjecture that I consider to be the simplest and the best tauberian reformulation of RH using good variation theory. The method applies also to the Grand Riemann Hypothesis.
We prove that a good average order on the Goldbach generating function implies that the real parts of the non-trivial zeros of the Riemann zeta function are strictly less than 1. This together with existing results establishes an equivalence between such asymptotics and the Riemann Hypothesis.
We verify numerically, in a rigorous way using interval arithmetic, that the Riemann hypothesis is true up to height $3\cdot10^{12}$. That is, all zeroes $β+ iγ$ of the Riemann zeta-function with $0<γ\leq 3\cdot 10^{12}$ have $β= 1/2$.
The Riemann hypothesis (RH) is well known. In this paper we would show some sufficient conditions for the RH. The first condition is related with the sum of divisors function and another one is related with the Chebyshev's function.
We prove that assuming the Generalized Riemann Hypothesis every even integer larger than $\exp(\exp(15.85))$ can be written as the sum of a prime number and a number that has at most two prime factors.
We prove an explicit error term for the $ψ(x,χ)$ function assuming the Generalized Riemann Hypothesis. Using this estimate, we prove a conditional explicit bound for the number of primes in arithmetic progressions.
In this mainly expository article, we revisit some formal aspects of B{á}ez-Duarte's criterion for the Riemann hypothesis. In particular, starting from Weingartner's formulation of the criterion, we define an arithmetical function $ν$, which is equal to the M{ö}bius function if, and only if the Riemann hypothesis is true. We record the basic properties of the Dirichlet series of $ν$, and state a few questions. KEYWORDS: Riemann hypothesis, arithmetical functions, Dirichlet series, Hilbert space
In this short note, we give a proof of the Riemann hypothesis for Goss $v$-adic zeta function $ζ_{v}(s)$, when $v$ is a prime of $\mathbb{F}_{q}[t]$ of degree one.
The paper presents several new sufficient conditions, as well as new equivalent criteria for the classical Riemann Hypothesis. Noteworthy are also other statements and remarks about $ζ$ to be found throughout the paper.
Zeta functions for linear codes were defined by Iwan Duursma in 1999. They were generalized to the case of some invariant polynomials by the preset author. One of the most important problems is whether extremal weight enumerators satisfy the Riemann hypothesis. In this article, we show there exist extremal polynomials of the weight enumerator type which are invariant under the MacWilliams transform and do not satisfy the Riemann hypothesis.
This short note presents a peculiar generalization of the Riemann hypothesis, as the action of the permutation group on the elements of continued fractions. The problem is difficult to attack through traditional analytic techniques, and thus this note focuses on providing a numerical survey. These results indicate a broad class of previously unexamined functions may obey the Riemann hypothesis in general, and even share the non-trivial zeros in particular.
Four propositions are considered concerning the relationship between the zeros of two combinations of the Riemann zeta function and the function itself. The first is the Riemann hypothesis, while the second relates to the zeros of a derivative function. It is proved that these are equivalent, and that, if the Riemann hypothesis holds, then all zeros of the zeta function on the critical line are simple. The Riemann hypothesis is then shown to imply the third proposition holds, this being a new necessary condition for the Riemann hypothesis. The third proposition is shown to be equivalent to the…
We provide efficient methods to evaluate the Riemann zeta, the Lerch zeta and the Dirichlet $L$-functions. The method uses the Riemann-Siegel (RS) type formulas and a modified double exponential (MDE) quadrature method near the saddle point of appropriate integrands. We provide simplified derivations of the RS formulas, containing finite series sums and residual integrals, for the Lerch and the Dirichlet $L$-functions. The MDE method allows us to remove the contribution of the singularities near the contour of integration for the residual integrals. The method allows us to evaluate the residua…
A new definition for the Dirichlet beta function for positive integer arguments is discovered and presented for the first time. This redefinition of the Dirichlet beta function, based on the polygamma function for some special values, provides a general method for obtaining all special constants associated with Dirichlet beta function. We also show various new and fundamental relations between the polygamma function, Riemann zeta, the even-indexed euler numbers, the Dirichlet beta functions in a way never seen or imagined before.
The authors assume the Deep Riemann Hypothesis to prove that a weighted sum of Ramanujan's $τ$-function has a bias to being positive. This phenomenon is an analogue of Chebyshev's bias.
We present a conjecture about the asymptotic representation of certain series. The conjecture implies the Riemann hypothesis and it would also indicate the simplicity of the non-trivial zeros of the zeta-function.
An alternative way of looking at the Riemann hypothesis from the viewpoint of mathematical control theory is considered. A control theoretic transfer function is constructed by inverting the values of the Riemann zeta-function from which the unstable pole at s=1 has been stripped off. A series expansion is developed for the impulse response of the control system via inverse Laplace transformation. If the series converges and the unproved growth conjecture of the impulse response is true, then the Riemann hypothesis is also true.
In the present paper we obtain a necessary and sufficient condition to prove the Riemann hypothesis in terms of certain properties of local extrema of the function $Ξ(t)=ξ(\tfrac{1}{2}+it)$. First, we prove that positivity of all local maxima and negativity of all local minima of $Ξ(t)$ form a necessary condition for the Riemann hypothesis to be true. After showing that any extremum point of $Ξ(t)$ is a saddle point of the function $\Re\{ξ(s)\}$, we prove that the above properties of local extrema of $Ξ(t)$ are also a sufficient condition for the Riemann hypothesis to hold at $t\gg 1$. We pres…
Assuming the Riemann Hypothesis, we provide explicit upper bounds for moduli of $S(t)$, $S_1(t)$, and $ζ\left(1/2+\mathrm{i}t\right)$ while comparing them with recently proven unconditional ones. As a corollary we obtain a conditional explicit bound on gaps between consecutive zeros of the Riemann zeta-function.
The number of zeros and the distribution of the real part of non-real zeros of the derivatives of the Riemann zeta function have been investigated by Berndt, Levinson, Montgomery, and Akatsuka. Berndt, Levinson, and Montgomery investigated the general case, meanwhile Akatsuka gave sharper estimates for the first derivative of the Riemann zeta function under the truth of the Riemann hypothesis. In this paper, we generalize the results of Akatsuka to the $k$-th derivative (for positive integer $k$) of the Riemann zeta function.
Assuming the Riemann Hypothesis, we provide effective upper and lower estimates for $\left|ζ(s)\right|$ right to the critical line. As an application we make explicit Titchmarsh's conditional bound for the Mertens function and Montgomery--Vaughan's conditional bound for the number of $k$-free numbers.
In 1999, Iwan Duursma defined the zeta function for a linear code as a generating function of its Hamming weight enumerator. It can also be defined for other homogeneous polynomials not corresponding to existing codes. If the homogeneous polynomial is invariant under the MacWilliams transform, then its zeta function satisfies a functional equation and we can formulate an analogue of the Riemann hypothesis. As far as existing codes are concerned, the Riemann hypothesis is believed to be closely related to the extremal property. In this article, we show there are abundant polynomials invariant b…
Let $\vfi$ be Euler's function, $\ga$ be Euler's constant and $N_k$ be the product of the first $k$ primes. In this article, we consider the function $c(n) =(n/\vfi(n)-e^\ga\log\log n)\sqrt{\log n}$. Under Riemann's hypothesis, it is proved that $c(N_k)$ is bounded and explicit bounds are given while, if Riemann's hypothesis fails, $c(N_k)$ is not bounded above or below.
This paper shows the equivalence of the Riemann hypothesis to an sequence of elementary inequalities involving the harmonic numbers H_n, the sum of the reciprocals of the integers from 1 to n. It is a modification of a criterion due to Guy Robin.
We make plausible the existence of counterexamples to the Riemann hypothesis located in the neighbourhood of unusually large peaks of $\vert ζ\vert$. The main ingredient in our argument is an identity which links the zeros of a function $f$ defined on the interval $[-a,a]$ and the values of its derivatives of odd order at $\pm a$.
Several arguments against the truth of the Riemann hypothesis are extensively discussed. These include the Lehmer phenomenon, the Davenport-Heilbronn zeta-function, large and mean values of $|ζ(1/2+it)|$ on the critical line, and zeros of a class of convolution functions. The first two topics are classical, and the remaining ones are connected with the author's research.
We use subsequence and moving average ergodic theorems applied to Boole's transformation and its variants and their invariant measures on the real line to give new characterisations of the Lindelh{ö}f Hypothesis and the Riemann hypothesis. These ideas are then used to study the value distribution of Dirichlet L series, and the zeta functions of Dedekind, Hurwitz and Riemann and their derivatives. This builds on earlier work of R. L. using Birkhoff's ergodic theorem and probability theory.
Balazard, Saias, and Yor proved that the Riemann Hypothesis is equivalent to a certain weighted integral of the logarithm of the Riemann zeta-function along the critical line equaling zero. Assuming the Riemann Hypothesis, we investigate the rate at which a truncated version of this integral tends to zero, answering a question of Borwein, Bradley, and Crandall and disproving a conjecture of the same authors. A simple modification of our techniques gives a new proof of a classical Omega theorem for the function S(t) in the theory of the Riemann zeta-function.
The purpose of the present paper is to provide a general overview of a variety of results related to a category of cotangent sums which have been proven to be associated to the so-called Nyman-Beurling criterion for the Riemann Hypothesis. These sums are also related to the Estermann Zeta function.
A square-free integer is a positive integer that is not divisible by the square of any prime. Merten's function, $M(x)$ is defined as the difference between the number of square free integers with an even number of prime factors and the number of those with an odd number of prime factors up to $x$. It's well known that $M(x)=O(x^{1/2+ε})$ is equivalent to Riemann Hypothesis. In this paper, we derive a new equation involving Merten's function that leads to a promising technique for Riemann Hypothesis.
