Primes and the Lambert \(W\) function (Q1649134)
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Primes and the Lambert \(W\) function (English)
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5 July 2018
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Summary: The Lambert \(W\) function, implicitly defined by \(W(x) e^{W(x)} = x\), is a relatively ``new'' special function that has recently been the subject of an extended upsurge in interest and applications. In this note, I point out that the Lambert \(W\) function can also be used to gain a new perspective on the distribution of the prime numbers.
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primes
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Lambert \(W\) function
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prime counting function
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the \(n\)th prime
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