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Georg Friedrich Bernhard Riemann (German: [ˈɡeːɔʁk ˈfʁiːdʁɪç ˈbɛʁnhaʁt ˈʁiːman] (listen); 17 September 1826 – 20 July 1866) was a German mathematician who made contributions to analysis, number theory, and differential geometry.
In the field of real analysis, he is mostly known for the first rigorous formulation of the integral, the Riemann integral, and his work on Fourier series. His contributions to complex analysis include most notably the introduction of Riemann surfaces, breaking new ground in a natural, geometric treatment of complex analysis.
His famous 1859 paper on the prime-counting function, containing the original statement of the Riemann hypothesis, is regarded as one of the most influential papers in analytic number theory.
Through his pioneering contributions to differential geometry, Riemann laid the foundations of the mathematics of general relativity. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest mathematicians of all time.

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    M: Solve Riemann Sum Problem Homework

    Homework Statement [/B] Hello, thank you in advance for your help. I am calculating a Riemann sum with right hand endpoints. I hit a small snag, and I appreciate your help in getting me straight.Homework Equations f(x) = x2+ 1, over the interval [0,1]. This is problem number such-and-such from...
  2. S

    MHB Is f Integrable and What Is the Limit of the Riemann Sum?

    We only have the epsilon-delta definition to work with for these. Prove that f is integrable and verify the value. On [0,1] f(x)=1 if x=1/2 else 0. \int_{0}^{1} \,f =0 Prove: If f is integrable on [0,1] then \lim_{{n}\to{\infty}}\ \frac{1}{n} \sum_{k=1}^{n} f(\frac{k}{n}) = \int_{0}^{1} \,f .
  3. F

    Mathematica Is anyone familiar with using Atlas 2 for mathematica?

    Is anyone familiar with Atlas 2 for mathematica to calculate the Riemann Tensor, Ricci Tensor, and scalar I have a metric that I need to calculate these things for. Can anyone help? I'm not too up on Mathematica either.
  4. Enrico Fermi

    Do not understand concept of Riemann geometry.

    Hello I do not fully grasp the concept of Riemann geometry.Please can you use mathematical descriptions but explain them because I am only a 10 year old but of course I know significantly the theories of dimensions. Thank you.
  5. S

    Solving Riemann Sum for "Deformation of Water by Magnetic Field

    I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this in, but I'm trying to recreate the "Deformation of water by a magnetic field" experiment by Chen et al. The PDF version of the paper can be accessed via Google (for some reason it won't let me provide a direct link). On the 2nd page of the...
  6. B

    Proving a Function Is Riemann Integrable

    Homework Statement Here is a link to the problem which I am currently working on: http://math.umn.edu/~jara0025/Math4603/Math4603H9Answers.pdf Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution [/B] The specific problem I am working on is found on page 3, and is the first problem on that page. The...
  7. 1

    Casio Program Help for AP Calc Riemann Sums

    Hi brand new to the site. I keep on having a syntax error when I run the code below on my casio fx-cg10. Btw I also put a display triangle on the last m as well
  8. T

    Simple Riemann zeta function algebra help

    Hi It's just that last step I'm not getting, so you have: [1 / Kz] - [1 / (2K)z] = [ (2K)z - Kz ] / [(2K)z * Kz] = [ (2)z - 1 ] / [(2K)z*] Then what? Thanks
  9. A

    MHB Approximating Position with Riemann Sums

    The question provides a table of values for time and velocity. Part c of the question asks to use a Riemann sum to approximate (not specifying which one). Part d asks what the answer to part c represents and to explain my reasoning. The answer that I got for the sum is 58.5 feet, but I do not...
  10. V

    Physical applications of Riemann zeta function

    Hi I was wondering if there any observations that have only been described using the Riemann Zeta function? What would it mean in physics to assign a divergent series a finite value? Thank you Edit Sorry I overlooked a thread just posted that asked about this so this might need to be deleted.
  11. B

    MHB Complex function that satisfies Cauchy Riemann equations

    Hi, I am currently teaching myself complex analysis (using Stein and Shakarchi) and wondered if someone can guide me with this: Find all the complex numbers z∈ C such that f(z)=z cos (z ̅). [z ̅ is z-bar, the complex conjugate). Thanks!
  12. Math Amateur

    MHB Computing a Simple Integral Via Riemann Sums

    I am reading Manfred Stoll's book: Introduction to Real Analysis. I need help with Exercise 2(a) from Stoll's Exercises 6.2 on page 229 ... Exercise 2 reads as follows: I was somewhat puzzled about how to do this exercise ... BUT ... even more puzzled when I read Stoll's hint for solving the...
  13. Math Amateur

    MHB Riemann Criterion for Integrability - Stoll: Theorem 6.17

    I am reading Manfred Stoll's book: Introduction to Real Analysis. I need help with Stoll's proof of Riemann's Criterion for Integrability - Stoll: Theorem 6.17 Stoll's statement of this theorem and its proof reads as follows: https://www.physicsforums.com/attachments/3941In the above proof we...
  14. O

    Proving Riemann Integrability of g∘f for Linear Functions

    Homework Statement Prove or give a counter example of the following statement: If f: [a,b] \to [c,d] is linear and g:[c,d] \to \mathbb{R} is Riemann integrable then g \circ f is Riemann integrable Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I'm going to attempt to prove the statement is...
  15. binbagsss

    R computation from 1 independent Riemann tensor component

    We have ##R^{1}_{212}## as the single independent Riemann tensor component, and I'm after ##R##. From symmetry properties and contracting we can attain the other non-zero components. The solution then states that ##R_{11}=R^{1}_{111} + R^{2}_{121}=R^{2}_{121}## . I thought it would have been...
  16. Einj

    Riemann tensor and derivatives of ##g_{\mu\nu}##

    Hello everyone, I'm studying Weinberg's 'Gravitation and Cosmology'. In particular, in the 'Curvature' chapter it says that the Riemann tensor cannot depend on ##g_{\mu\nu}## and its first derivatives only since: What I don't understand is how introducing the second derivatives should change...
  17. W

    Question about Riemann Zeta Function

    I understand how to calculate values of positive values ζ(s), it's pretty straightforward convergence. But when you expand s into the complex plane, like ζ(δ+bi), how do you assign a value with i as an exponent? Take for example ζ(1/2 + i) This is the sequence 1/1^(1/2+i) + 1/2^(1/2+i) +...
  18. FreeThinking

    What is equation for Lie derivative in Riemann curvature?

    Homework Statement (Self study.) Several sources give the following for the Riemann Curvature Tensor: The above is from Wikipedia. My question is what is \nabla_{[u,v]} ? Homework Equations [A,B] as general purpose commutator: AB-BA (where A & B are, possibly, non-commutative operators)...
  19. aditya ver.2.0

    The modelling of space time through Riemann tensor calculus

    How do we explains space-time through Riemann Calculus?
  20. aditya ver.2.0

    Where should I ask about mathematical problems with Riemann curvature tensor

    I have come about few mathematical problems related to Riemann Tensor analysis while learning General Relativity. Should I ask these questions in this section or in the homework section. They are pretty hard!
  21. A

    MHB Finding an Integral for a given Riemann Sum

    Hello, This question is purely inspired by: http://mathhelpboards.com/calculus-10/evaluating-infinite-sum-e-x-using-integrals-12838.html My other question. Anyhow, How do you find the integral for a given specific Riemann sum. Suppose the same one given in the link; $= \displaystyle...
  22. David Carroll

    Lowest coefficient of the i part of Riemann exponents

    Does anyone remember/know what the lowest co-efficient is of the imaginary part of the exponent for infinite Riemann zeta sums? I think it's (9/2)*pi, but I'm not sure.
  23. P

    Lower and Upper Riemann sums of sin(x)

    Task in real analysis: P is a uniform partition on [0, π] and is divided into 6 equal subintervals. Show that the lower and upper riemann sums of sin (x) over P is lesser than 1.5 and larger than 2.4 respectively. My attempt at the solution: The greates value and the least value of sin x over...
  24. P

    Riemann on Deductive vs Creative Reasoning

    I understand that Riemann was very shy, so he didn't talk much. Something that he said was: 'If only I had the theorems! Then I should find the proofs easily enough' . What do you think meant by that? I suspect he was comparing deductive reasoning (proofs) with imagination and the 'seeing over...
  25. moriheru

    Recommended books on Riemann surfaces in context of bosonic stringtheory

    I am looking for a introductiory book on Riemann surfaces in context of bosonic String theory, or heterotic String theory for that matter. Prices should be affordable but should not matter, of I nead guide books this also does not matter...Help is seriusly apreciated.
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    MHB Plotting Complex Functions: Does it Look Like a Riemann Surface?

    I plotted the real and imaginary parts of a complex function \(z^{1/3}\). The two plots are similar to the Riemann surface is that correct?
  27. C

    Calculus problem involving Mean-value Theorem and Riemann integrable functions

    Homework Statement Let ##f:[a,b] \rightarrow R## be a differentiable function. Show that if ##P = \{ x_0 , x_1 , ... , x_n \}## is a partition of ##[a,b]## then $$L(P,f')=\sum_{j=1}^n m_j \Delta x_j \leq f(b) - f(a)$$ where ##m_j=inf \{ f'(t) : t \in [x_{j-1} , x_j ] \}## and ##\Delta x_j =...
  28. S

    Compute ∫√(25 - x^2) dx from 0 to 5 using an infinite Riemann Sum

    Homework Statement Integrate √(25 - x^2) dx from 0 to 5 using an infinite Riemann Sum Homework Equations lim n→∞ Σ_(i=1)^n i = n(n+1)/2 lim n→∞ Σ_(i=1)^n i^2 = n(n+1)(2n+1)/6 The Attempt at a Solution Δx = (b - a)/n Δx = (5 - 0)/n Δx = 5/n f(x_i) = √(25 - [a + iΔx]^2) f(x_i) = √(25 - [0 +...
  29. Darth Frodo

    Complex Analysis: Cauchy Riemann Equations 2

    Hi All, I was reading through Kreyzeig's Advanced Engineering Mathematics and came across two theorems in Complex Analysis. Theorem 1: Let f(z) = u(x,y) + iv(x,y) be defined and continuous in some neighborhood of a point z = x+iy and differentiable at z itself. Then, at that point, the...
  30. E

    Riemann Curvature Tensor Symmetries Proof

    I am trying to expand $$\varepsilon^{{abcd}} R_{{abcd}}$$ by using four identities of the Riemann curvature tensor: Symmetry $$R_{{abcd}} = R_{{cdab}}$$ Antisymmetry first pair of indicies $$R_{{abcd}} = - R_{{bacd}}$$ Antisymmetry last pair of indicies $$R_{{abcd}} = - R_{{abdc}}$$...
  31. B

    Pointwise convergence of Riemann integrable functions

    Hello Normally in order to change the order of limit and integration in rimann integration, you need uniform convergence. But let's say that you are not able to prove uniform convergence, but only pointwise convergence. And let's say you are able to prove that the functions are also...
  32. J

    Indicator Property of the Riemann Integral

    Homework Statement Hello fellow Mathematics enthusiasts. I was hoping someone could help me with the following problem from Terry Tao's Introduction to Measure Theory: Let ##[a,b]## be an interval, and let ##f,g:[a,b] \to \mathbb{R}## be Riemann integrable. Establish the following statement...
  33. KleZMeR

    Cauchy - Riemann Function in terms of Z

    Homework Statement I found the function V, which is the conjugate harmonic function for U(x,y)=sin(x)cosh(y). I am attaching my work. It turns out to be a two-term function with trig factors. I am then to write F(Z) in terms of Z, but is plugging in x, and y, in terms of Z into my trig...
  34. S

    Symmetry of Riemann Tensor: Investigating Rabmv

    We know how objects such as the metric tensor and the Cristoffel symbol have symmetry to them (which is why g12 = g21 or \Gamma112 = \Gamma121) Well I was wondering if the Riemann tensor Rabmv had any such symmetry. Are there any two or more particular indices that I could interchange and...
  35. andrewkirk

    Draft re Ricci vs Riemann tensors

    Draft re Ricci vs Riemann tensors This one is really just the beginning of a musing. I can't even remember if I came to any conclusion or just forgot about it. I started a thread in Jan 2014, a couple of months after this blog post, on the related issue of what the physical significance of...
  36. mathbalarka

    MHB What is the Riemann Hypothesis?

    Throughout this note, I'll give a brief, explanatory, informal introduction to the Riemann Hypothesis (RH) explaining the statement of the conjecture, the difficulties of approaching it as well as some notable consequences of RH in the field of number theory. I hope the readers will enjoy the...
  37. M

    Riemann curvature of a unit sphere

    The Riemann curvature of a unit sphere is sine-squared theta, where theta is the usual azimuthal angle in spherical co-ordinates, and this is shown in many textbooks. But since a sphere is completely specified by its radius, then as far as I can see its curvature should be a function of its...
  38. A

    MHB Basic Calculus II Integral Questions - Riemann Sums, Absolute Integrals, etc.

    Hey guys, I'd appreciate some help for this problem set I'm working on currently The u-substitution for the first one is somewhat tricky. I ended up getting 1/40(u)^5/2 - 2 (u) ^3/2 +C, which I'm not too sure about. I took u from radical 3+2x^4. For the second question, I split the integral...
  39. Mr-R

    I Calculating the Riemann Tensor for a 4D Sphere

    Dear All, I am trying to calculate the Riemann tensor for a 4D sphere. In D'inverno's book, I have this equation R^{a}_{bcd}=\partial_{c}\Gamma^{a}_{bd}-\partial_{d}\Gamma^{a}_{bc}+\Gamma^{e}_{bd}\Gamma^{a}_{ec}-\Gamma^{e}_{bc}\Gamma^{a}_{ed} But the exercise asks me to calculate R_{abcd}. Do...
  40. S

    Question about Riemann and Ricci Curvature Tensors

    After my studies of metric tensors and Cristoffel symbols, I decided to move on to the Riemann tensor and the Ricci curvature tensor. Now I noticed that the Einstein Field Equations contain the Ricci curvature tensor (R\mu\nu). Some sources say that you can derive this tensor by simply...
  41. A

    Determination of limit in Riemann sums.

    How could I find the lim as n-> infinity of the expression I attached? The only way I could find was to express it in terms of a definite integral. Integral of xe^(-2x) from 0 to 1. What is the other way?
  42. B

    Riemann Manifold: Choosing a Basis & Lie Algebra

    On the spacetime manifold in general relativity, one chooses a basis at a point and express it by the partial derivatives with respect to the four coordinates in the coordinate system. And then the basis vectors in the dual space will be the differentials of the coordinates. Why do one do that...
  43. M

    MHB Prove Riemann Integrability: Let f:[0,1]->R

    Let f:[0,1]-> R be bounded on [0,1] and continuous on (0,1). Prove that f is Riemann integrable on [0,1]. Hint: Show that for any epsilon > 0 there exists a partition P of [0,1] such that U(f,P)-L(f,P) < epsilon. So Let P = {0 = t0 < t1 < ... < tn = 1} Since its bounded on [0,1] (|f(x)| <= S)...
  44. evinda

    MHB Riemann Integral: Proving $\int_a^b f = \int_a^c f + \int_c^b f$

    Hello again! (Blush) Let $f:[a,b] \to \mathbb{R}$ bounded and $c \in (a,b)$.Then $f$ is integrable at $[a,b]$ iff $f$ is integrable at $[a,c]$ and $[c,b]$.In this case,we have $\int_a^b f = \int_a^c f + \int_c^b f$. The proof for the direction $\Rightarrow$ is like that: Suppose that $f$ is...
  45. evinda

    MHB Upper-Lower sum of Riemann Integral

    Hello! (Wave) I am looking at the proof that if $f$ is integrable and $k \in \mathbb{R}$,then $kf$ is also integrable and $\int_a^b{(kf)}=k \int_a^b{f}$. The following identity is used at my textbook: $$U(kf,P)=\left\{\begin{matrix} k \cdot U(f,P), \text{ if } k>0\\ k \cdot L(f,P), \text{ if...
  46. B

    Real analysis- Riemann Integration.

    Homework Statement Let ##P## be a tagged partition of ##[0,3]##. Show that the union ##U_1## of all the sub intervals in ##P## with tags in ##[0,1]## satisfies ##[0,1-||P||]\subseteq U_1\subseteq [0,1+||P||]##. (||P|| is the norm of partition P). Homework Equations The Attempt at...
  47. L

    The Difference Between Euclidean and Riemannian Spaces

    What's the difference between Euclidean and Riemann space? As far as I know ##\mathbb{R}^n## is Euclidean space.
  48. NATURE.M

    Proving the Riemann Sum for the Integral of x^2 from 1 to 3

    So my textbook asks to show \int^{3}_{1} x^{2}dx = \frac{26}{3}. They let the partition P = {x_{0},...,x_{n}}, and define the upper Riemann sum as U(P) = \sum^{i=1}_{n} x_{i}Δx_{i} and lower sum as L(P) = \sum^{i=1}_{n} x_{i-1}Δx_{i} I understand this part, but the next part is where I'm...
  49. J

    Pochhammer contour over normal Riemann surface?

    What do all possible combinations of the pochhammer contour over the normal Riemann surface for the function ##w=z^{1/2}(1-z)^{1/3}## look like? I imagine like a pumpkin with six ridges longitudinally from north pole to south, one for each joining along the cut between zero and one, the contour...
  50. I

    MHB Riemann Sum Definite Integral Question

    So the question is Evaluate (x-2)dx as the integral goes from -2 to 2 using the definition of a definite integral, choosing your sample points to be the right endpoints of the subintervals… Ok, so i understand how to do this problem if it gave me an actual number of interval like n=6 but it...
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