Coursera Plus Annual is 40% Off — Ends July 6.

Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

YouTube

Proving the Infinity of Prime Numbers Using Topology

Michael Penn via YouTube

Start learning Write review
Coursera Ad

Learn AI, Data Science & Business — Earn Certificates That Get You Hired

Learn More → DataCamp Ad

Power BI Fundamentals - Create visualizations and dashboards from scratch

Learn More →

Overview

AI, Data Science & Cloud Certificates from Google, IBM & Meta — 40% Off
One plan covers every Professional Certificate on Coursera. 40% off Coursera Plus Annual.
Unlock All Certificates
Learn a fascinating topological proof of the infinitude of prime numbers in this 16-minute mathematics video. Explore an elegant alternative to Euclid's classic proof as the instructor demonstrates how concepts from topology can be applied to number theory. Follow along with a clear step-by-step explanation that bridges the connection between prime numbers and topological spaces, offering a fresh perspective on this fundamental mathematical truth.

Syllabus

infinitely many primes -- the topology way!

Taught by

Michael Penn

Reviews

Start your review of Proving the Infinity of Prime Numbers Using Topology

Start learning

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Sign up for free
Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.