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    Fermat Quotient

    Definition

    The Fermat quotient for a number a and a prime base p is defined as q_p(a) congruent (a^(p - 1) - 1)/p. If p not vertical bar a b, then q_p(a b) | = | q_p(a) + q_p(b) q_p(p ± 1) | = | ∓ 1 (mod p), where the modulus is taken as a fractional congruence.

    Related term

    Wieferich prime

    Associated person

    Pierre de Fermat

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