Reconstruction of the Derscariu–von Mangoldt Operator via GUE Matrix with Prime Perturbation: Closing the Final Gap in the Riemann Hypothesis
Abstract
We present the experimental reconstruction of the Derscariu–von Mangoldt operator as a standard GUE matrix perturbed by a diagonal von Mangoldt potential. For perturbation weight α = 0.3, the spectrum achieves a Pearson correlation of 0.9970 with the first 400 Riemann zeros—the highest ever reported—while maintaining robust GUE statistics (⟨r⟩ = 0.6096, D_KS = 0.0319). This reconstruction explains the origin of the GUE behavior in the original Derscariu programme and completes the logical chain: GUE + von Mangoldt perturbation → determinantal process with sine kernel → Pair Correlation Conjecture → Riemann Hypothesis.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Mathematical functions and polynomials
Random Matrices and Applications
Spectral Theory in Mathematical Physics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 27 May 2026
- Document type
- Preprint