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Why shouldn't this prove the Prime Number Theorem?



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Denote by $mu$ the Mobius function. It is known that for every integer $k>1$, the number $sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n^k$ can be interpreted as the probability that a randomly chosen integer is $k$-free.



Letting $krightarrow 1^+$, why shouldn't this entail the Prime Number Theorem in the form



$$sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n=0,$$



since the probability that an integer is ``$1$-free'' is zero ?










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    It is true that the PNT is equivalent to $sum_n leq x fracmu(n)n = o(1)$. It is also relatively easy to prove that $lim_s searrow 1 sum_n = 1^infty fracmu(n)n^s = 0$. The hard part is proving that $lim_s searrow 1 sum_n = 1^infty fracmu(n)n^s = lim_x to infty sum_n leq x fracmu(n)n$. This is highly nontrivial!
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    In general, limit of sums of series $neq$ sum of limits of series. In this particular case, the equality does hold, but it requires intricate arguments to prove, which you see in any proof of PNT.
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    I think this question should be reopened, and the comments made by Peter Humphries and Wojowu posted as an answer. The question might be borderline too elementary for MO but it is natural and I'm sure I'm not the only one to have been confused by this at some (embarrassingly recent) point, it's a bit silly to close when, in effect, the answer is there.
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Denote by $mu$ the Mobius function. It is known that for every integer $k>1$, the number $sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n^k$ can be interpreted as the probability that a randomly chosen integer is $k$-free.



Letting $krightarrow 1^+$, why shouldn't this entail the Prime Number Theorem in the form



$$sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n=0,$$



since the probability that an integer is ``$1$-free'' is zero ?










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  • 11




    $begingroup$
    It is true that the PNT is equivalent to $sum_n leq x fracmu(n)n = o(1)$. It is also relatively easy to prove that $lim_s searrow 1 sum_n = 1^infty fracmu(n)n^s = 0$. The hard part is proving that $lim_s searrow 1 sum_n = 1^infty fracmu(n)n^s = lim_x to infty sum_n leq x fracmu(n)n$. This is highly nontrivial!
    $endgroup$
    – Peter Humphries
    5 hours ago






  • 11




    $begingroup$
    In general, limit of sums of series $neq$ sum of limits of series. In this particular case, the equality does hold, but it requires intricate arguments to prove, which you see in any proof of PNT.
    $endgroup$
    – Wojowu
    5 hours ago






  • 6




    $begingroup$
    I think this question should be reopened, and the comments made by Peter Humphries and Wojowu posted as an answer. The question might be borderline too elementary for MO but it is natural and I'm sure I'm not the only one to have been confused by this at some (embarrassingly recent) point, it's a bit silly to close when, in effect, the answer is there.
    $endgroup$
    – Gro-Tsen
    4 hours ago






  • 1




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    I agree with Fourton and have voted accordingly
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    – Yemon Choi
    4 hours ago













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Denote by $mu$ the Mobius function. It is known that for every integer $k>1$, the number $sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n^k$ can be interpreted as the probability that a randomly chosen integer is $k$-free.



Letting $krightarrow 1^+$, why shouldn't this entail the Prime Number Theorem in the form



$$sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n=0,$$



since the probability that an integer is ``$1$-free'' is zero ?










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Denote by $mu$ the Mobius function. It is known that for every integer $k>1$, the number $sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n^k$ can be interpreted as the probability that a randomly chosen integer is $k$-free.



Letting $krightarrow 1^+$, why shouldn't this entail the Prime Number Theorem in the form



$$sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n=0,$$



since the probability that an integer is ``$1$-free'' is zero ?







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  • 11




    $begingroup$
    It is true that the PNT is equivalent to $sum_n leq x fracmu(n)n = o(1)$. It is also relatively easy to prove that $lim_s searrow 1 sum_n = 1^infty fracmu(n)n^s = 0$. The hard part is proving that $lim_s searrow 1 sum_n = 1^infty fracmu(n)n^s = lim_x to infty sum_n leq x fracmu(n)n$. This is highly nontrivial!
    $endgroup$
    – Peter Humphries
    5 hours ago






  • 11




    $begingroup$
    In general, limit of sums of series $neq$ sum of limits of series. In this particular case, the equality does hold, but it requires intricate arguments to prove, which you see in any proof of PNT.
    $endgroup$
    – Wojowu
    5 hours ago






  • 6




    $begingroup$
    I think this question should be reopened, and the comments made by Peter Humphries and Wojowu posted as an answer. The question might be borderline too elementary for MO but it is natural and I'm sure I'm not the only one to have been confused by this at some (embarrassingly recent) point, it's a bit silly to close when, in effect, the answer is there.
    $endgroup$
    – Gro-Tsen
    4 hours ago






  • 1




    $begingroup$
    I agree with Fourton and have voted accordingly
    $endgroup$
    – Yemon Choi
    4 hours ago












  • 11




    $begingroup$
    It is true that the PNT is equivalent to $sum_n leq x fracmu(n)n = o(1)$. It is also relatively easy to prove that $lim_s searrow 1 sum_n = 1^infty fracmu(n)n^s = 0$. The hard part is proving that $lim_s searrow 1 sum_n = 1^infty fracmu(n)n^s = lim_x to infty sum_n leq x fracmu(n)n$. This is highly nontrivial!
    $endgroup$
    – Peter Humphries
    5 hours ago






  • 11




    $begingroup$
    In general, limit of sums of series $neq$ sum of limits of series. In this particular case, the equality does hold, but it requires intricate arguments to prove, which you see in any proof of PNT.
    $endgroup$
    – Wojowu
    5 hours ago






  • 6




    $begingroup$
    I think this question should be reopened, and the comments made by Peter Humphries and Wojowu posted as an answer. The question might be borderline too elementary for MO but it is natural and I'm sure I'm not the only one to have been confused by this at some (embarrassingly recent) point, it's a bit silly to close when, in effect, the answer is there.
    $endgroup$
    – Gro-Tsen
    4 hours ago






  • 1




    $begingroup$
    I agree with Fourton and have voted accordingly
    $endgroup$
    – Yemon Choi
    4 hours ago







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$begingroup$
It is true that the PNT is equivalent to $sum_n leq x fracmu(n)n = o(1)$. It is also relatively easy to prove that $lim_s searrow 1 sum_n = 1^infty fracmu(n)n^s = 0$. The hard part is proving that $lim_s searrow 1 sum_n = 1^infty fracmu(n)n^s = lim_x to infty sum_n leq x fracmu(n)n$. This is highly nontrivial!
$endgroup$
– Peter Humphries
5 hours ago




$begingroup$
It is true that the PNT is equivalent to $sum_n leq x fracmu(n)n = o(1)$. It is also relatively easy to prove that $lim_s searrow 1 sum_n = 1^infty fracmu(n)n^s = 0$. The hard part is proving that $lim_s searrow 1 sum_n = 1^infty fracmu(n)n^s = lim_x to infty sum_n leq x fracmu(n)n$. This is highly nontrivial!
$endgroup$
– Peter Humphries
5 hours ago




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$begingroup$
In general, limit of sums of series $neq$ sum of limits of series. In this particular case, the equality does hold, but it requires intricate arguments to prove, which you see in any proof of PNT.
$endgroup$
– Wojowu
5 hours ago




$begingroup$
In general, limit of sums of series $neq$ sum of limits of series. In this particular case, the equality does hold, but it requires intricate arguments to prove, which you see in any proof of PNT.
$endgroup$
– Wojowu
5 hours ago




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$begingroup$
I think this question should be reopened, and the comments made by Peter Humphries and Wojowu posted as an answer. The question might be borderline too elementary for MO but it is natural and I'm sure I'm not the only one to have been confused by this at some (embarrassingly recent) point, it's a bit silly to close when, in effect, the answer is there.
$endgroup$
– Gro-Tsen
4 hours ago




$begingroup$
I think this question should be reopened, and the comments made by Peter Humphries and Wojowu posted as an answer. The question might be borderline too elementary for MO but it is natural and I'm sure I'm not the only one to have been confused by this at some (embarrassingly recent) point, it's a bit silly to close when, in effect, the answer is there.
$endgroup$
– Gro-Tsen
4 hours ago




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I agree with Fourton and have voted accordingly
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– Yemon Choi
4 hours ago




$begingroup$
I agree with Fourton and have voted accordingly
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Denote by $mu$ the Mobius function. It is known that for every integer $k>1$, the number $sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n^k$ can be interpreted as the probability that a randomly chosen integer is $k$-free.



Letting $krightarrow 1^+$, why shouldn't this entail the Prime Number Theorem in the form



$$sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n=0,$$



since the probability that an integer is ``$1$-free'' is zero ?




As pointed out by the users @wojowu and @PeterHumphries,
it is true that the PNT is equivalent to



$$sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n=o(1),$$
and it is relatively easy to prove that



$$lim_srightarrow 1^+ sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n^s=0.$$
The real difficulty lies in proving that



$$lim_xrightarrow infty sum_nleq x fracmu(n)n=
lim_srightarrow 1^+ sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n^s,$$

which is highly nontrivial and requires intricate arguments.






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    You ask:




    Denote by $mu$ the Mobius function. It is known that for every integer $k>1$, the number $sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n^k$ can be interpreted as the probability that a randomly chosen integer is $k$-free.



    Letting $krightarrow 1^+$, why shouldn't this entail the Prime Number Theorem in the form



    $$sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n=0,$$



    since the probability that an integer is ``$1$-free'' is zero ?




    As pointed out by the users @wojowu and @PeterHumphries,
    it is true that the PNT is equivalent to



    $$sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n=o(1),$$
    and it is relatively easy to prove that



    $$lim_srightarrow 1^+ sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n^s=0.$$
    The real difficulty lies in proving that



    $$lim_xrightarrow infty sum_nleq x fracmu(n)n=
    lim_srightarrow 1^+ sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n^s,$$

    which is highly nontrivial and requires intricate arguments.






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      Denote by $mu$ the Mobius function. It is known that for every integer $k>1$, the number $sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n^k$ can be interpreted as the probability that a randomly chosen integer is $k$-free.



      Letting $krightarrow 1^+$, why shouldn't this entail the Prime Number Theorem in the form



      $$sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n=0,$$



      since the probability that an integer is ``$1$-free'' is zero ?




      As pointed out by the users @wojowu and @PeterHumphries,
      it is true that the PNT is equivalent to



      $$sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n=o(1),$$
      and it is relatively easy to prove that



      $$lim_srightarrow 1^+ sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n^s=0.$$
      The real difficulty lies in proving that



      $$lim_xrightarrow infty sum_nleq x fracmu(n)n=
      lim_srightarrow 1^+ sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n^s,$$

      which is highly nontrivial and requires intricate arguments.






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        You ask:




        Denote by $mu$ the Mobius function. It is known that for every integer $k>1$, the number $sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n^k$ can be interpreted as the probability that a randomly chosen integer is $k$-free.



        Letting $krightarrow 1^+$, why shouldn't this entail the Prime Number Theorem in the form



        $$sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n=0,$$



        since the probability that an integer is ``$1$-free'' is zero ?




        As pointed out by the users @wojowu and @PeterHumphries,
        it is true that the PNT is equivalent to



        $$sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n=o(1),$$
        and it is relatively easy to prove that



        $$lim_srightarrow 1^+ sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n^s=0.$$
        The real difficulty lies in proving that



        $$lim_xrightarrow infty sum_nleq x fracmu(n)n=
        lim_srightarrow 1^+ sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n^s,$$

        which is highly nontrivial and requires intricate arguments.






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        You ask:




        Denote by $mu$ the Mobius function. It is known that for every integer $k>1$, the number $sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n^k$ can be interpreted as the probability that a randomly chosen integer is $k$-free.



        Letting $krightarrow 1^+$, why shouldn't this entail the Prime Number Theorem in the form



        $$sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n=0,$$



        since the probability that an integer is ``$1$-free'' is zero ?




        As pointed out by the users @wojowu and @PeterHumphries,
        it is true that the PNT is equivalent to



        $$sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n=o(1),$$
        and it is relatively easy to prove that



        $$lim_srightarrow 1^+ sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n^s=0.$$
        The real difficulty lies in proving that



        $$lim_xrightarrow infty sum_nleq x fracmu(n)n=
        lim_srightarrow 1^+ sum_n=1^infty fracmu(n)n^s,$$

        which is highly nontrivial and requires intricate arguments.







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