Six new factors of Fermat numbers
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- by Gary B. Gostin and Philip B. McLaughlin PDF
- Math. Comp. 38 (1982), 645-649 Request permission
Abstract:
A new prime factor is given for each of the Fermat numbers ${F_{29}}$, ${F_{36}}$, ${F_{99}}$, ${F_{147}}$, ${F_{150}}$, and ${F_{201}}$. A summary of search limits and recent results is included.References
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Additional Information
- © Copyright 1982 American Mathematical Society
- Journal: Math. Comp. 38 (1982), 645-649
- MSC: Primary 10-04; Secondary 10A25
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1090/S0025-5718-1982-0645680-8
- MathSciNet review: 645680