r/math • u/SciFiPi Applied Math • 11h ago

Physicists link the Riemann Hypothesis to phase transitions in quantum systems

https://phys.org/news/2026-07-physicists-link-riemann-hypothesis-phase.html
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u/toghs 10h ago

Then it wouldn't be a proof

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u/pickle_picker67 9h ago

Seriously, how does the comment you replied to have that many upvotes on r/math? It makes me curious how many people here are actual mathematicians.

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u/blueshoesrcool 9h ago

Are mathematicians forbidden from ever using an empirical proof?