Are There Infinitely Many Primes?
D. A. Goldston
TL;DR
This paper introduces methods for studying prime numbers and twin primes, aimed at engaging motivated high school students and providing foundational insights into prime number research.
Contribution
It presents accessible methods and educational approaches for understanding primes and twin primes to a young audience.
Findings
Introduction of prime and twin prime concepts
Educational methods for prime study
Engagement of students in prime number research
Abstract
This paper is based on a talk given to motivated high school (and younger) students at a BAMA (Bay Area Math Adventure) event. Some of the methods used to study primes and twin primes are introduced.
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Taxonomy
TopicsAnalytic Number Theory Research · Advanced Mathematical Identities · History and Theory of Mathematics