🔍Wilens discovered a remarkable formula for computing prime numbers.
💡The formula consists of basic arithmetic and trigonometric functions.
🧩The formula uses Wilson's theorem to detect prime numbers.
⏰The formula is incredibly inefficient and impractical for larger values of n.
🚀Modern algorithms and techniques have been developed to efficiently compute prime numbers.
Is there really a formula for prime numbers?
—Yes, Wilens discovered a formula in 1964 that can compute prime numbers.
What is the key idea behind Wilens' formula?
—The formula combines arithmetic and trigonometry to calculate primes.
How efficient is Wilens' formula?
—Wilens' formula is highly inefficient and not practical for larger values of n.
Are there better algorithms for computing prime numbers?
—Yes, modern algorithms and techniques have been developed to efficiently compute prime numbers.
Can the formula be used to find huge prime numbers?
—While the formula technically works for any value of n, it becomes exceedingly slow and impractical for large primes.
00:00Introduction to Wilens' formula for computing prime numbers.
02:06Explanation of the components of the formula and how they work together.
05:36Discussion on the inefficiency of Wilens' formula for larger values of n.
09:12Introduction to modern algorithms and techniques for efficiently computing prime numbers.
