Rosser's theorem
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In number theory, Rosser's theorem was proved by J. Barkley Rosser in 1938. Its statement follows.
Let Pn be the nth prime number. Then for n > 1
- Pn > n ln n.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Rosser, J. B. "The nth Prime is Greater than n ln n". Proceedings of the London Mathematical Society 45, 21-44, 1938.
[edit] External link
- Rosser's theorem article on Wolfram Mathworld.