prime number
noun
: any integer other than 0 or ± 1 that is not divisible without remainder by any other integers except ± 1 and ± the integer itself
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In theory, such complicated and lengthy prime numbers may have their use in cryptographic algorithms for enhanced cybersecurity.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Oct. 2024
For example, the prime number three is two squared, minus one.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
The topics of fashion, art, design, film, color, prime numbers, and photography supercharge her.
—Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
One calculation that a quantum computer can solve instantly is factoring the product of two prime numbers.
—Anand Oswal, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Oct. 2024
For example, the prime number three is two squared, minus one.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
The topics of fashion, art, design, film, color, prime numbers, and photography supercharge her.
—Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
One calculation that a quantum computer can solve instantly is factoring the product of two prime numbers.
—Anand Oswal, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Prime number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prime%20number. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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