Could Euler have conjectured the prime number theorem?
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2017-01-18 v1 Number Theory
Abstract
In this article, we investigate how Euler might have been led to conjecture the Prime Number Theorem, based on what he knew. We also speculate on why he did not do so.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1701.04718,
title = {Could Euler have conjectured the prime number theorem?},
author = {Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1701.04718},
year = {2017}
}
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To appear in Mathematics Magazine