Detecting zeros of Dirichlet $L$-functions via the Riemann zeta-function

Abstract

Assuming the Riemann hypothesis, we show that a certain vertical distribution of the nontrivial zeros of the Riemann zeta-function is equivalent to the generalized Riemann hypothesis for Dirichlet $L$-functions. Furthermore, under both the Riemann hypothesis and the generalized Riemann hypothesis, we show that the nontrivial zeros of Dirichlet $L$-functions can be detected through those of the Riemann zeta-function.