Ngô Bảo Châu: “The Riemann zeta function and its generalizations” Since the publication of Riemann’s memoir on prime numbers less than a given magnitude, the zeta function has never ceased to fascinate mathematicians. We will discuss its many appearances and generalizations in number theory. The opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect the views of the Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation or any other person or associated institution involved in the making and distribution of the video.