Contributing computational power to pure mathematics research
Amicable numbers are pairs of positive integers where each number is equal to the sum of the proper divisors of the other. For example, 220 and 284 are amicable because the proper divisors of 220 sum to 284, and the proper divisors of 284 sum to 220.
These special number relationships have fascinated mathematicians since ancient times. Pythagoras called them "friendly numbers," and they continue to reveal deep insights into number theory and mathematical patterns that govern our universe.
Van Graham's systems contribute massive computational power to systematically search for new amicable pairs, testing billions of number combinations using advanced algorithms. This pure mathematical research advances our understanding of fundamental number properties.
