Euler's Product for the Zeta Function via Box Arithmetic - Part 1

Explore the fascinating world of box arithmetic and its applications to number theory in this 36-minute video lecture. Delve into a combinatorial and data-theoretic approach to reformulating aspects of number theory, focusing on the Euler product for the Riemann zeta function. Review the fundamentals of box arithmetic and counting operations, examining various algebraic relations using both multiplication powers and the caret operation. Discover the Fundamental Identity of Arithmetic, a combinatorial analog to the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, which deals with the unique factorization of natural numbers into primes. Learn about the Sum operator on Boxes and gain insights into how Euler's identity can be reinterpreted within the framework of Box Arithmetic. This lecture offers a fresh perspective on classical number theory concepts, providing valuable insights for mathematics enthusiasts and researchers alike.

MF 240: Euler's Product for the Zeta function via Boxes I | Box Arithmetic | N J Wildberger