Prime Approximation
The proposed formula provides an approximation for the nth prime number, where n represents the position of the prime in the ordered sequence of all prime numbers. Instead of determining primality directly, the formula estimates the numerical value of the prime corresponding to a given index n. The use of the greatest integer function ensures an integer output, while the ±1 adjustment accounts for small deviations caused by rounding. This approach emphasizes simplicity and computational ease, making it suitable for quick estimation and educational exploration of prime number growth.
Authors
- Aditya das Aditya das
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2026-01-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18133308
- Primary Topic
- History and Theory of Mathematics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00