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These Prime Numbers Are So Memorable That People Hunt for Them

Last updated: January 17, 2025 6:17 am
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Prime numbers have always been a fascination for mathematicians and enthusiasts alike. They are the building blocks of number theory and have sparked many intriguing conversations and anecdotes over the years. One such story involves the renowned mathematician Alexander Grothendieck, who was once asked to name a prime number. In a quirky twist, he famously replied with the number 57, which is not actually a prime number as it is divisible by 3. This amusing incident led to 57 being humorously dubbed as the Grothendieck “prime number” in certain circles.

Another interesting anecdote involves mathematicians Armand Borel and Freeman Dyson, who engaged in a similar conversation about prime numbers. When Borel challenged Dyson to name a prime number, Dyson astutely responded with 2^31 – 1, a prime number that satisfied Borel’s criteria. However, Borel was not content with just a single number and requested Dyson to recite all the digits of a large prime number. In a clever move, Neil Sloane jumped in and playfully recited a sequence of numbers that mimicked a palindrome, showcasing the fun and playful side of prime number discussions.

The concept of memorable primes, where numbers ascend to a peak and then descend back down, has intrigued mathematicians like Sloane and Gupta. The number 12,345,678,910,987,654,321 is a prime example of this pattern, with its easy-to-remember structure. Gupta, a prime number enthusiast, discovered a new memorable prime with 17,350 digits in 2015, sparking interest in the search for similar primes.

The quest for memorable primes has led to intriguing discussions and research efforts. While some believe that there should be an infinite number of such primes, the search has yielded limited results so far. The Online Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences (OEIS), spearheaded by Sloane, has been a valuable resource for compiling and analyzing number sequences, fueling the exploration of memorable primes and other mathematical curiosities.

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Despite the challenges and uncertainties surrounding the search for memorable primes, mathematicians like Sloane and Gupta remain dedicated to the pursuit of new discoveries in the realm of prime numbers. The collaborative efforts of amateur mathematicians and enthusiasts continue to push the boundaries of mathematical exploration, showcasing the enduring appeal and mystery of prime numbers in the world of mathematics.

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