Get Math Help

GET TUTORING NEAR ME!

By submitting the following form, you agree to Club Z!'s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

    Wilson Prime

    Definition

    A Wilson prime is a prime satisfying W(p) congruent 0 (mod p), where W(p) is the Wilson quotient, or equivalently, (p - 1)! congruent -1 (mod p^2). The first few Wilson primes are 5, 13, and 563 (OEIS A007540). Crandall et al. (1997) showed there are no others less than 5×10^8, a limit that has subsequently been increased to 2×10^13 .

    Associated person

    John Wilson

    Find the right fit or it’s free.

    We guarantee you’ll find the right tutor, or we’ll cover the first hour of your lesson.