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A Step Towards Proving the Riemann Hypothesis
arbitraryaardvark writes "A new mathematical object has been discovered by Bristol University student Ce Bian. The Riemann hypothesis, unproven since 1859, has to do with the distribution of primes and something called L-functions. Bian has demonstrated the first known third-degree transcendental L-function. This apparently opens up a new way to go about looking for proofs of the Riemann hypothesis. There is an unclaimed $1 million prize for a valid proof. We've discussed a couple of earlier attempts to claim the prize."
Cue the creepy, hushed voice-over:
In a University in Lower Saxony, a mathematician had formulated a remarkable conjecture. Its effects would be felt worldwide.
The Riemann Hypothesis, by Robert Ludlum. Now in paperback.
My other car is a 1984 Nark Avenger.
Wow, it's so clear now!
am on ship on way to england stop have solved riemann hypothesis stop will give details on return stop
I can vouch for the smile-nod method.
I got through half a year of classes on game-theory in Korean with it. The professor never noticed I didn't speak a word Korean. Tests were in English, and the guy just kept asking ending in '...isn't that right, studentX?' or '...do you not agree, studentY?'.
Smile and nod baby, smile and nod. Best followed by a short single chuckle, as if the intrinsical irony of reality does not elude you.
By the end of the semester the guy actually seemed to like me.