A Proof of the Infinitude of Composite Fermat Numbers

This article presents a proof that there are infinitely many composite Fermat numbers. Using elementary number theory and group theory, the author demonstrates that the assumption of finitely many composite Fermat numbers leads to a contradiction. This result answers an open question in number theory regarding the distribution of Fermat numbers. The proof is accessible to anyone familiar with basic concepts in number theory and cyclic groups.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2025-06-02
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15571832
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Analytic Number Theory Research
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A Proof of the Infinitude of Composite Fermat Numbers

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Analytic Number Theory Research
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A Proof of the Infinitude of Composite Fermat Numbers

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Abstract

This article presents a proof that there are infinitely many composite Fermat numbers. Using elementary number theory and group theory, the author demonstrates that the assumption of finitely many composite Fermat numbers leads to a contradiction. This result answers an open question in number theory regarding the distribution of Fermat numbers. The proof is accessible to anyone familiar with basic concepts in number theory and cyclic groups.

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Analytic Number Theory Research
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