Primes and the Lambert \(W\) function (Q1649134)

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.