Multiplicative Functions and Dirichlet Series via Boxes - Part 2
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Overview
Explore an innovative approach to Dirichlet series and multiplicative functions in number theory through this 37-minute mathematics lecture. Delve into a precise arithmetic framework using "box arithmetic" to avoid conceptual issues with infinity. Learn about the natural operations of addition, multiplication, and the novel "caretation" in box arithmetic. Discover how combining addition and caretation creates an algebraic structure that effectively encodes Dirichlet series, offering an intriguing alternative perspective on the associated algebra. Gain insights into new notational systems and deepen your understanding of these fundamental concepts in number theory.
Syllabus
Multiplicative functions and Dirichlet Series via Boxes II| Math Foundations 243 | N J Wildberger
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