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On the random nature of (prime) number distribution

Number Theory 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

Let pi(x) denote the number of primes smaller or equal to x. We compare sqrt{pi}(x) with sqrt{R}(x) and sqrt{li}(x), where R(x) and li(x) are the Riemann function and the logarithmic integral, respectively. We show a regularity in the distribution of the natural numbers in terms of a phase related to sqrt{pi}-sqrt{R} and indicate how li(x) can cross pi(x) for the first time.

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@article{arxiv.math/0412288,
  title  = {On the random nature of (prime) number distribution},
  author = {Erika Alvarez and Jean Pestieau},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0412288},
  year   = {2007}
}