The Buenos Aires Constant: A Mathematical Puzzle Hiding Primes
2025-02-21
The mysterious number 2.92005097731613..., known as the Buenos Aires constant, generates a sequence of prime numbers when used to initialize a simple Python script. This isn't a coincidence; the constant's definition is intrinsically linked to prime sequences. However, due to computational precision limitations using the IEEE 754 standard, the algorithm fails after generating a certain number of primes. This raises questions about the deeper connection between mathematical constants and primes, highlighting the impact of computational accuracy on mathematical experimental results.