On the normal number of prime factors of \(\phi(n)\) (Q1821814)
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On the normal number of prime factors of \(\phi(n)\) (English)
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1985
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The authors prove that the number of prime factors (either distinct or counted with multiplicities) of Euler's function \(\phi(n)\) obeys the Gaussian distribution law. The normal order equals \((\log\log n)^3/2\) and the standard deviation is \(3^{-1/2}(\log\log n)^{3/2}\).
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Euler phi-function
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number of prime factors
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normal order
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standard deviation
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