Question

Local functions named for this letter defined for finite field curves are generalized by the Weil (“vay”) conjectures. The norms of algebraic number fields define functions named for this letter and Richard Dedekind (“DAY-duh-kind”). Euler’s (“OY-lur’s”) solution to the Basel (“BAH-zel”) problem inspired one mathematician to define a function named for (10[1])this letter, (10[1])which is equal to “pi (10[1])squared over six” at two. Evaluating a function named for this letter (10[1])at “s equals 1” (10[2])produces the harmonic series. The roots of a (-5[1])function named for this letter would provide a strong asymptotic bound on the distribution of prime numbers. It is conjectured that the zeros of a function named for this letter are either negative even integers or have real part one half. For 10 points, name this Greek letter that denotes a function named for Bernhard Riemann. ■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: zeta [accept Riemann zeta function or Dedekind zeta functions or local zeta functions]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Jason QinColumbia BRutgers A4610
Vincent ZhangPenn BYale C4810
Richard NiuCornell CColumbia A5310
Dylan Epstein-Gross (DII)Princeton ANYU A6510
Ricky ChenPrinceton BHaverford6910
Danny HanPenn ARutgers B6910
Sam MacchiVassarYale A77-5
Ashish KumbhardareRowan ANYU B13410
Karsten RynearsonYale AVassar13410

Summary

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