On The Existence of Prime Numbers in Polynomial Sequences, And Odd Perfect Numbers

ABSTRACT

It is known that certain polynomials of degree one, with integer coefficients, admit infinitely many primes. In this thesis, we provide an alternative proof of Dirichlets theorem concerning primes in arithmetic progressions, without applying methods involving Dirichlet characters or the Riemann Zeta function. A more general result concerning multiples of primes in short-intervals is also provided. This thesis also considers problems concerning the existence of odd perfect numbers. The main contribution is a good upper-bound on the largest prime divisor of an odd perfect number. In addition, we show how new results concerning odd perfect numbers or k - perfect numbers can be obtained by applying a property of completely-multiplicative functions. 

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APA

PETER, A (2021). On The Existence of Prime Numbers in Polynomial Sequences, And Odd Perfect Numbers. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/on-the-existence-of-prime-numbers-in-polynomial-sequences-and-odd-perfect-numbers

MLA 8th

PETER, ACQUAAH "On The Existence of Prime Numbers in Polynomial Sequences, And Odd Perfect Numbers" Afribary. Afribary, 16 Apr. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/on-the-existence-of-prime-numbers-in-polynomial-sequences-and-odd-perfect-numbers. Accessed 07 May. 2024.

MLA7

PETER, ACQUAAH . "On The Existence of Prime Numbers in Polynomial Sequences, And Odd Perfect Numbers". Afribary, Afribary, 16 Apr. 2021. Web. 07 May. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/on-the-existence-of-prime-numbers-in-polynomial-sequences-and-odd-perfect-numbers >.

Chicago

PETER, ACQUAAH . "On The Existence of Prime Numbers in Polynomial Sequences, And Odd Perfect Numbers" Afribary (2021). Accessed May 07, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/on-the-existence-of-prime-numbers-in-polynomial-sequences-and-odd-perfect-numbers

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ACQUAAH PETER Field: Mathematics Type: Thesis 87 PAGES (21494 WORDS) (pdf)