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The Riemann Hypothesis, explained

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Resurfaced independently across 3 calendar years, with breakout response in 2 of them.

submissions
3
submitters
3
observed span
2017–2020
peak thread · 61 comments
309 pts
latest 20+ return · 2018-09-29
191 pts

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2007–2026

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There are some interesting statements that are equivalent to the Riemann Hypothesis. What "equivalent" means is that if the statement is true then RH must be true, and if RH is true then the statement must be true. Here's one I find particularly nice. Let s(n) = the sum of the divisors of n, for a positive integer n. For example s(12) = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 6 + 12 = 28. Let H(n) = 1…

tzs·309-point thread·

Very nice article. I always wanted to extend my tutorial[1][2][3] with a 4th part, to make the connection between Euler Gamma function and Riemann Zeta Function. I will link to your article, it's really well written. [1] https://mourafiq.com/2015/08/30/extensions-of-the-factorial-... [2] https://mourafiq.com/2015/09/09/extensions-of-the-factorial-... [3] https://mourafiq.com/2015/10/09/extensions-of-the-factorial-...

mmq·191-point thread·

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2

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503

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Every submission

DateTitle as submittedByPointsComments
2017-01-07The Riemann Hypothesis, explainedFirst breakout · Best threadseycombi30961
2018-09-29The Riemann Hypothesis, explainedLatest 20+ point returnjorgevei19126
2020-02-09The Riemann Hypothesis ExplainedColinWright30