Problem 45997. Evaluate the zeta function for complex arguments

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Nikolaos Nikolaou on 13 Jul 2020

why is ζ(2)= pi^2/6 and not 1.644?

ChrisR on 28 Jul 2020

Nikolaos, ζ(2)= pi^2/6 = 1.644934066848226

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