Hardy's function $Z(t)$ - results and problems

Abstract

This is primarily an overview article on some results and problems involving the classical Hardy function $$ Z(t) := \zeta(1/2+it){\bigl(\chi(1/2+it)\bigr)}^{-1/2}, \quad \zeta(s) = \chi(s)\zeta(1-s). $$ In particular, we discuss the first and third moment of $Z(t)$ (with and without shifts) and the distribution of its positive and negative values. A new result involving the distribution of its values is presented.