Some exponent pairs by Vinogradov's method (Q1396448)

Estimates for exponential sums \(\sum_{m\sim M}e(f(m))\) depend on conditions on the \(k\)th derivative of \(f\), which should not be too large. If the relevant values of \(k\) are small, then one uses van der Corput's method, whereas Vinogradov's method is more powerful for large values of \(k\). The author studies the ``junction'' of these methods for the values \(k=9, 10, 11\). Using recent advances in both methods, he obtains the following new exponent pairs: \((1/615, 1- 9/615)\) and \((1/915, 1-10/915)\). These are applied to the estimation of Riemann's zeta-function near the 1-line.