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Mersenne prime

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Mersenne prime [mər′sen ¦prīm]
(mathematics)
A Mersenne number that is also a prime number.


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His exploration of elementary and advanced topics in classical number theory covers a range of numbers, including Fermat numbers, Mersenne primes, powerful numbers, sublime numbers, Wieferich primes, insolite numbers, Sastry numbers, and voracious numbers.
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Primequest The Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search, a cooperative computing project, helps find a prime with nearly 13 million digits (SN Online: 9/20/08).
 
 
 
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