Prime grids in the modular ring Z₆

J. V. Leyendekkers and A. G. Shannon
Notes on Number Theory and Discrete Mathematics, ISSN 1310–5132
Volume 11, 2005, Number 1, Pages 23–28
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J. V. Leyendekkers
The University of Sydney, 2006 Australia

A. G. Shannon
Warrane College, Kensington, NSW 1465,
& KvB Institute of Technology, North Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia

Abstract

Prime grids are set up in the Modular Ring Z₆ for the Classes 2₆ and 4₆. The regular formation of composites intrudes into the grid in a predictable manner, which indicates that the primes form in a structured rather than a haphazard manner when viewed in this way.

AMS Classification

• 11A41
• 11A07

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