Quantum Physicists Attack the Riemann Hypothesis | Quanta Magazine

Quantum Physicists Attack the Riemann Hypothesis | Quanta Magazine

5/10/2017

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https://www.quantamagazine.org/20170404-quantum-physicists-attack-the-riemann-hypothesis/

summary

This article discusses the efforts of quantum physicists to tackle the famous Riemann Hypothesis, a mathematical problem related to the distribution of prime numbers. The Riemann Hypothesis is one of the oldest unsolved problems in mathematics and has profound implications for number theory and quantum physics. The article explains how researchers are applying the principles of quantum mechanics to gain new insights into the hypothesis. It explores the connection between prime numbers and quantum chaos and highlights the potential for quantum computers to provide solutions to this long-standing problem. The article also delves into the collaborative nature of the research, with physicists from different fields working together to further our understanding of this complex mathematical conjecture.

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