Lucas-Lehmer Test for Primality of Mersenne Numbers | VM Academy
This lecture explains the Lucas-Lehmer test for determining the primality of Mersenne Numbers (of the form 2^p - 1, where p is a prime number greater than 2). Eduard Lucas was a mathematician who contributed significantly to this area.
Vitthal Jadhav
515 views • Apr 30, 2020
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This lecture gives Lucas Lehmer test for checking primality of Mersenne Numbers (2^p - 1 where p is prime number greater than 2) .
Eduard Lucas was mathematician known for Lucas sequence & Lucas Number.
He invented "Tower of Honai " game / puzzle.
He developed Lucas test in 1857 & published it around 1878 AD. Later in 1930 Lehmer refined the test, thereafter this test is known as Lucas Lehmer Test.
Eduard Lucas was mathematician known for Lucas sequence & Lucas Number.
He invented "Tower of Honai " game / puzzle.
He developed Lucas test in 1857 & published it around 1878 AD. Later in 1930 Lehmer refined the test, thereafter this test is known as Lucas Lehmer Test.
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