On functions that generate prime numbers

Date of Publication

2000

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Mathematics and Statistics

Abstract/Summary

This thesis is an exposition of the article Are There Functions That Generate Prime Numbers? by Paulo Ribenboim which was published in the The College Mathematics Journal last November 1997. Its features consist of the statement of important theorems about these functions and their proofs provided in details. This thesis shows functions that will generate prime numbers under three conditions. The first condition requires that the function should generate all primes in correct ascending order. The second condition requires that the function should generate infinitely many prime numbers not necessarily in correct order. And the last condition states that the set of prime numbers should be described by means of polynomials.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU10029

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

55 leaves

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