Fractal Geometry, Complex Dimensions and Zeta Functions

Number theory, spectral geometry, and fractal geometry are interlinked in this in-depth study of the vibrations of fractal strings, that is, one-dimensional drums with fractal boundary. Key Features: - The Riemann hypothesis is given a natural geometric reformulation in the context of vibrating fractal strings - Complex dimensions of a fractal string, defined as the poles of an associated zeta function, are studied in detail, then used to understand the oscillations intrinsic to the correspondin