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kaliprasad
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Prove It said:Although this is very interesting, I have to wonder, what is the point in finding higher and higher primes, when it's been proven there are infinitely many of them, and as it says in the article, this prime is far too big to be of any practical use...?
The largest known prime number as of 2021 is 2^82,589,933-1, which has a whopping 24,862,048 digits.
The largest prime numbers are discovered using specialized algorithms and powerful computers. These algorithms involve mathematical techniques such as sieving and testing for primality.
Large prime numbers are important in the field of cryptography, as they are used to create secure encryption methods. Additionally, the study of prime numbers helps mathematicians better understand the properties and patterns of numbers.
As of now, there is no known limit to the size of prime numbers. However, the larger the prime number, the more difficult and time-consuming it is to discover.
The discovery of new largest prime numbers is sporadic and depends on advancements in technology and mathematical research. In recent years, new largest prime numbers have been found every few years.