2. Pyramid of Prime Numbers
The pyramid of prime numbers is a graphic representation of the relationship between prime numbers. This is how I conceived of them that evening, and I present them to you so that, together, we can deduce how they surround each other, at least among the first hundred numbers. Later, we will establish a larger set of prime numbers graphically to define their mathematical relationship. The pyramid starts at 3 because 2 do not fulfill the established relationship with the others. We will discuss 2 and 3 in the next section because this forces us to categorize prime numbers as either authentic or common. This reclassification is important because it reveals significant differences between the two types that had not been previously observed.
The red dots represent the unit number that are always surrounded by blue prime numbers in a group, which are 2 and 3, and are organized into prime sets, respectively.
The pyramid is the simplest and easiest way to illustrate the relationship between prime numbers, odd numbers that are not prime, and even numbers.
However, there must be a mathematical function that represents this arrangement. Now, if we represent the interrelationship in the form of a numerical pyramid, it would look like the following images.
Figure 1 and
Figure 2
In tree form, each number represents a level of a field number. The place of a prime number is sustained by the number one in the center axis, surrounded by primes. This can be written as a compound number with the number one surrounded by the primes two and three. Compound numbers (evens or odds) do not include the unit and can be written as a combination of threes and twos. This is all according to the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic. If we consider the opposite numbers, the pyramid number will decrease from
and will be exactly like the positive tree. Both compose a symmetrical structure of the numerical field of the set
2. Another way to represent the distribution of prime numbers is to construct a numerical building where prime numbers are written as we know them, without decomposing them into the prime numbers 2 and 3. This representation is shown in the following figure.
To find this relationship, as shown in
Figure 2 it is necessary to apply the following formula:
Where , , , is an even number.
In order to represent the structure of any prime number at any level of the building, the following expression must be used:
In the illustration, each prime number is represented by a brick. As you can see, each level or floor of the building is composed of at least two or three prime numbers. This is achieved by taking the greatest preceding prime number and another of lesser value. In any case, the sum of the values can be used to reach the value of the next level, regardless of whether it is prime or composite but,... Is it possible to maintain the same structure at a very high level? We need to prove it.
We can now categorize the numbers according to the following propositions:
- 1.
A number is prime if it can be expressed as the sum of at least two prime numbers, which are parts of it, plus one.
- 2.
If the number is odd but not prime, it means it can be expressed of at least three prime numbers added together.
- 3.
If the number is even, it means it can be expressed as the sum of at least two prime numbers together.
The verification of Goldbach’s weak conjecture has been proven by Harald A. Helfgott [
2] which asserts that
"Every integer greater than 5 can be expressed as the sum of three primes." Therefore, our proposal 2 is consistent with Goldbach’s ternary conjecture, now known as the Goldbach-Helfgott theorem. However, given that any prime number greater than 5 is odd, it is necessary to distinguish between an odd prime number and an odd number that is not-prime. This is due to the fact that proposition 1 is considered differently from the ternary conjecture. Propositions 3 is consistent also with Goldbach’s original conjecture written in a June 7, 1742 letter to Euler:
"Every integer that can be written as the sum of two primes can also be written as the sum of as many primes (including unity) as one wishes, until all terms are units." Goldbach considered the number one to be prime, as he confirmed in the margin of the same letter:
"It seems, at least, that every integer greater than two can be written as the sum of three primes." 3 ternary conjecture Now [
3] Goldbach-Helfgott [
2] theorem. Before Goldbach, Descartes [
4] had stated,
"Every even number can be expressed as the sum of at most three primes." In his letter dated June 30 of that same year, Euler responded to the Goldbach binary strong conjecture, reaffirming that
"Every even integer is a sum of two primes." "This is certainly true, but it cannot be proven," he stated.
In the three cases described above, the sum of the prime numbers involves several combinations of two or three prime numbers that satisfy the equality with the proposed number, whether it is even or odd. Therefore, in a specific result, you can use the prime numbers that suit you, keeping in mind that they can be used in the coding of a security system, among other possible applications. [
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Now, we will discuss how it is expressed in the structure of a proposition.
Definition 1 (Surrounded). Surrounding the number one with prime numbers that are part of a large prime number means that their sum equals the product of the large prime number.
Proposition 1 (Prime Number Parts). Every prime number can be decomposed into the sum of at least two prime numbers that are smaller than it, plus one. The following relationships must hold: , where . Here, p and q are prime numbers, always.
Proof. The following proof is developed in accordance with the propositions 4 and 11 of Book VII of Euclid’s Elements. The number is defined as a prime number, as indicated by proposition 11, and as any number, as indicated by proposition 4. According to Proposition 4, it can be concluded that any is a number. It can be posited that any number is either a part or parts of any number, the less of the greater. Subsequently, the condition stated in the hypothesis is to be applied: . The subsequent subtraction of from results in a subtrahend that is equal to an even quantity. It can be posited that the remainder of this relationship is represented by the symbol , designated as . This is due to the premise that any number that is even must be represented by , as asserted in Proposition 26 of Book IX of Euclid’s Elements. This proposition states that if an odd number is subtracted from another odd number, the resulting remainder will be even. According to the aforementioned proposition 4, the result is expressed as follows: It can be demonstrated that . In the event that is prime, it can be concluded that . This is the condition that must be met. □
Corollary 1. A surrounding prime number must be a part of a larger prime number.
As stated in Proposition 1, the surrounding prime numbers are and .
Corollary 2. At least two surrounding prime numbers, when added to one, are sufficient to constitute a larger prime number.
Let’s look at some examples.
Let be a prime number, meaning it can be at least composed of two prime numbers, both of which are less than it, plus one.
Example 1. Calculating and Then and 23 are the surrounding prime numbers. Therefor, if we add together we get the original prime number:
Example 2. Now, if we calculate and Then and 61 are the surrounding prime numbers. Therefor, if we add together we get the original prime number:
Example 3. The calculation yields a result of and . It can be deduced that and 109 are the surrounding prime numbers. Therefore, by adding , the original prime number is obtained: 29 983.
Example 4. The calculation yields a result of and . It can be deduced that and are the surrounding prime numbers. Therefore, by adding , the original prime number is obtained: 29 983.
As demonstrated, an original prime number can be expressed as a set of two prime numbers surrounding the number one, thereby satisfying Proposition 1. However, it should be noted that this phenomenon does not pertain to all possible pairs of prime numbers. Therefore, in order to satisfy the aforementioned proposition, it is necessary to select the prime number , the result of which is the other prime number . It is only under these conditions that the result will be true.
In the event that the selection does not yield , it can be deduced that the original prime number will be a prime number composed of four surrounding prime numbers. This is due to the fact that would be an odd number, but not prime.
Example 5. Since is a prime number, we must follow the criteria for one surrounded by at least four prime numbers when is an odd number that is not a prime number. The calculation yields a result of and . It is clear that is not a prime number, then we need to decompose into its prime components, so as 738 is an even number, product of difference of two odd number, where one of them is not prime, we need to find the prime components of 738. so . Therefor are the four surrounding prime numbers around the number one. Adding , the original prime number is obtained: . Here is necessary to be applied the Propositions 2 and 3
The behavior of a non-prime odd number is described in the following proposition.
Proposition 2 (Odd not-prime, on its prime number parts). Every odd number that is non-prime denoted by can be decomposed into the sum of at least three prime numbers that are smaller than it. The following relationships must hold: where and , here is the prime element selected for and is the other prime obtained as part of , p and q are prime numbers, e is even number, as also
Proof. It is posited herein that "any number either is prime or is measured by some prime". This assertion is documented in Proposition 32 of Book VII of Euclid’s Elements. Let be a non-prime odd number. According to Proposition 22 of Book IX, the sum of many odd numbers by any even odds or times yields an even number. Therefore, since is a non-prime odd number, the product of , thus is an even number. To find the resulting on prime parts of any even number, apply the Proposition 3 [Even number, on its prime number parts]. Then , where is a prime selected as part of and is the remainder of the difference between so must to be a prime number. Subsequently, the set of prime numbers that comprise the original odd number, denoted by , must be selected. This number is expressed as , where , and are at least the three prime elements necessary to measure the original odd, which is known to be non-prime. □
Corollary 3. A set of three prime numbers constitutes the minimum quantity required to measure any odd non-prime number.
Corollary 4. Each original number must to be equal to the sum of its parts.
Corollary 5. Each component of a given number must to be a prime number.
Let’s look at some examples:
Let be an odd not prime number, meaning it can be at least composed of three prime numbers, which are less than it.
Example 6. Calculating where is prime number, because it has been deliberated chosen. Then we apply Proposition 3 to 16 to find its prime components, which are . Therefore are the prime parts of
Example 7. Calculating where is prime number, that has been chosen intentionally on this way. Then we apply Proposition 3 at to find its prime components, which are . Therefore are the prime parts of
Example 8. Calculating where is prime number, that has been chosen intentionally on this way. Then we apply Proposition 3 at to find its prime components, which are . Therefore are the prime parts of
Proposition 3 (Even number, on its prime number parts). Every even number denoted by can be decomposed into the sum of at least two prime numbers that are smaller than it. The following relationships must hold: , here is the prime element selected for and is the other prime obtained as part of , p and q are prime numbers, e is even number,
Proof. The process of identifying the prime factors of an even number necessitates the subtraction of a prime number, with the subsequent product being required to be prime as well. It is hypothesized that if is a prime number less than , then will be subtracted from . According to Proposition 25 in Book IX of Euclid’s Elements, this will result in an odd number as a remainder. Therefore, we can established that . In this context, the symbol is used to denote any remaining elements in the relationship between . If the number is a prime number, the process is considered complete. In such a case, the second prime number is denoted by . Therefore, it can be concluded that are congruent, with , thus and being the prime parts of .
In the event that is not a prime number, the remainder is odd but not prime. It is imperative to persist in the search for a prime number , until the resulting remainder is itself a prime number and the relationship can be satisfied. □
All above is according to the proposition 4 in Book VII of Euclid’s Elements, which state that: "any number is either a part or parts of any number, the less of the greater". The preceding Propositions 1, 2, 3 elucidate the minimum number of parts into which each type of number can be decomposed, whether from the set of odd or even numbers. Consequently, it is feasible to identify or engage with a broader range of components that extend beyond this fundamental minimum, contingent upon the particular circumstances of each case. Let’s look at some examples for an even number: In this example, let be the even number in question. It can be demonstrated that the number can be composed of at least two prime numbers, each of which is less than the number itself.
Example 9. It can be determined that the calculation is valid, provided that and are considered prime numbers. It can thus be concluded that these numbers are the component primes of .
Example 10. It can be determined that the calculation is valid, provided that and are considered prime numbers. It can thus be concluded that these numbers are the component primes of .
Example 11. It can be determined that the calculation is valid, provided that and 7 are considered prime numbers. It can thus be concluded that these numbers are the component primes of .
Example 12. It can be determined that the calculation is valid, provided that is prime, but its remainder not. Therefore, It can thus be concluded that these numbers are not the two component primes of , because it is only one of them is prime.