When numbers are plotted in a polar pattern called a Sack’s spiral, primes (black dots) distribution hints at some hidden structure.
‘Sensational breakthrough’ marks step toward revealing hidden structure of prime numbers
Scientists have made a big step towards understanding the mysterious distribution of prime numbers, a problem that has puzzled mathematicians for over 165 years. By focusing on the Riemann hypothesis, they aim to decode the hidden structure within the primes. Recent work by James Maynard and Larry Guth has ruled out certain exceptions to this hypothesis, offering new insights and sparking excitement in the field. Their breakthrough, though not solving the entire problem, provides fresh tools and ideas that may lead to future advances in number theory and beyond.