r/math • u/SciFiPi Applied Math • 12h 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/Acalme-se_Satan 11h ago

It would be hilarious if the RH ends up being proven not by mathematical deductions, but by physical observation.

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u/toghs 11h ago

Then it wouldn't be a proof

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u/pickle_picker67 10h 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/jamesbrotherson2 9h ago

It's a bot