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The proof has been checked and it contained errors. See: http://mathoverflow.net/questions/38049/what-exactly-has-louis-de-branges-proved-about-the-riemann-hyp

• btilly 16y ago
  The cited paper that found holes is from before the proof discussed in the article I pointed. The update points to a more recent paper that is behind a paywall, so I can't find what it says.
  • thebooktocome 16y ago
    de Branges currently claims (as of September 2010) that he's fixed the problem pointed out by Li. There's supposed to be a pre-print in the works, but I haven't heard anything lately.
• hsmyers 16y ago
  So did the work of Andrew Wiles--- and instead of slamming the door on the effort support, suggestions and help came from all around until the effort was successful. Yes Andrew was probably a much more well-liked player, but that should have no bearing on scientific inquiry. The subject mathematician has a track record and is not considered (even by his obvious enemies) a crank. Makes you wonder what else is being suppressed...