Prime numbers and their importance in mathematics
IN BRIEF Prime number: a natural integer that is divided only by 1 and itself. Examples of prime numbers: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13. Importance in arithmetic: every number is uniquely decomposed into products of prime numbers. Cryptography: prime numbers ensure the security of online data. Historical developments, notably by Eratosthenes and his sieve. … Read more