Sankei, Daniel and Njagi, Loyford and Mutembei, Josephine (2024) Application of Odd Pairs of Partitions of an Even Number of a New Formulation in Validating the Twin Prime Conjecture. Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science, 39 (9). pp. 40-45. ISSN 2456-9968
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Abstract
The Twin Prime Conjecture posits the existence of infinitely many pairs of prime numbers (p, p + 2), where both p and p + 2 are prime. Despite centuries of investigation, a definitive proof remains elusive. Prime numbers, defined by their indivisibility except by one and themselves, display an apparently erratic distribution. Researchers have utilized a combination of theoretical insights, computational analysis, and innovative mathematical techniques in their quest to solve this conjecture. However, the unpredictable nature of prime occurrences has kept this problem open in Number Theory. This study introduces a novel approach involving the partitioning of even numbers into pairs of odd numbers. We demonstrate that within the set of all such pairs, there exists a proper subset that includes all prime numbers. Notably, this proper subset consistently contains at least two prime numbers differing by 2, providing a potential pathway to validating and proving the Twin Prime Conjecture.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | OA Library Press > Computer Science |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email support@oalibrarypress.com |
Date Deposited: | 16 Sep 2024 09:28 |
Last Modified: | 16 Sep 2024 09:28 |
URI: | http://archive.submissionwrite.com/id/eprint/1572 |