Are there any prime gap results like this

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The discussion centers on the concept of "prime gaps," specifically seeking bounding results that apply universally for all n, rather than asymptotic results that hold only for large n. An example conjecture presented is that p_n < p_{n+1} < 2p_n, which raises the question of whether such bounds can be proven for all n. References to Bertrand's postulate and resources on prime gaps are provided for further exploration. The inquiry highlights a desire for explicit results in prime gap theory that are not limited to large values of n. The conversation emphasizes the ongoing search for foundational results in the study of prime gaps.
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Are there any "prime gap" results like this ...

I was just reading about "prime gaps" and noticed that most of the results are asymptotic, as in "true if n is sufficiently large".

I was just wondering if there are any bounding results for prime gaps that are true for all n, p_n.

For example, take a conjecture like: p_{n} &lt; p_{n+1} &lt; 2 p_{n}

Is something like that provable for all n. (not necessarily with the constant of "2", I just chose that as an example of what I meant).
 
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With a "2", see Bertrand's postulate.

Some explicit ones (specifying "n large enough") can be found on http://primes.utm.edu/notes/gaps.html

You might also want to look at http://math.univ-lille1.fr/~ramare/Maths/gap.pdf
 
shmoe said:
With a "2", see Bertrand's postulate.

Thanks, that was just what I was looking for but I didn't have a name to search on. I thought that someone would have postulated it before me. :)
 
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