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I've been Googleing for days now and haven't found a suitable answer to a question I have so I'll try it here. How exactly would knowing the distribution of prime numbers assist one in integer factorization?
Prime number distribution is the study of how prime numbers are distributed among the natural numbers. It involves analyzing the patterns and properties of prime numbers and their distribution in different number sequences or sets.
Prime numbers are not distributed evenly among the natural numbers. As the numbers get larger, the gap between consecutive prime numbers increases, making it harder to predict the next prime number in a sequence.
Prime numbers have many important applications in fields such as cryptography, number theory, and computer science. By understanding their distribution, we can better understand the behavior and structure of these numbers and their applications.
There is currently no known formula for predicting the exact distribution of prime numbers. However, there are various theories and conjectures that attempt to explain the patterns and properties of prime numbers.
While prime number distribution can provide insight into the patterns and properties of prime numbers, it cannot be used to directly find large prime numbers. However, it can inform the development of algorithms and techniques for finding and verifying large prime numbers, such as the sieve of Eratosthenes.