Chebyshev functions
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Definition
Let be a real number. The first Chebyshev function is where runs over the prime numbers at most and is the natural logarithm. The second Chebyshev function is Here the first sum runs over the pairs of a prime and an integer . The symbol denotes the von Mangoldt function.
Remarks
Example: . The prime powers up to are , so . In general for . Non-example: is not , since it also has terms such as for that are not prime powers. The two functions are related by , and . Both are for .
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| Tag | MC9HE0M2RG |
|---|---|
| URI | m2://MC9HE0M2RG |
| Kind | definition |
| Writing | W0 stub |
| MSC | 11N05, 11A41 |
| Defines | Chebyshev functions |
| Uses | Prime number, Natural logarithm, von Mangoldt function |
| Changed | 2 November 2026 |
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