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A Series Representation for Riemann's Zeta Function and some Interesting Identities that Follow

Classical Analysis and ODEs 2023-03-15 v2 Complex Variables

Abstract

Using Cauchy's Integral Theorem as a basis, what may be a new series representation for Dirichlet's function η(s)\eta(s), and hence Riemann's function ζ(s)\zeta(s), is obtained in terms of the Exponential Integral function Es(iκ)E_{s}(i\kappa) of complex argument. From this basis, infinite sums are evaluated, unusual integrals are reduced to known functions and interesting identities are unearthed. The incomplete functions ζ±(s)\zeta^{\pm}(s) and η±(s)\eta^{\pm}(s) are defined and shown to be intimately related to some of these interesting integrals. An identity relating Euler, Bernouli and Harmonic numbers is developed. It is demonstrated that a known simple integral with complex endpoints can be utilized to evaluate a large number of different integrals, by choosing varying paths between the endpoints.

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@article{arxiv.2009.00446,
  title  = {A Series Representation for Riemann's Zeta Function and some Interesting Identities that Follow},
  author = {Michael Milgram},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2009.00446},
  year   = {2023}
}

Comments

Comments added to Eqs. (2.32) and (2.46); added new result (2.49) and new reference