This Python program analyzes a list of prime numbers. It calculates the gaps between consecutive primes and identifies pairs of twin primes.
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Ensure you have Python installed on your machine. This program was developed using Python 3.8, but it should work with any version of Python 3.
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Save the Python script in a file, for example
prime_analyzer.py
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Prepare a list of prime numbers in ascending order. This list should be written in the Python script in the
primes
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Run the script using Python. For example, if you're using a command line interface, you can run the script with the command
python prime_analyzer.py
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The program will print two lists: one for the gaps between consecutive primes, and one for the pairs of twin primes.
Here's an example of how to use the program:
# Example usage:
primes = [2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, 61, 67, 71, 73, 79, 83, 89, 97]
prime_gaps, twin_primes = analyze_primes(primes)
print("Prime Gaps:", prime_gaps)
print("Twin Primes:", twin_primes)
In this example, the program analyzes the first 25 prime numbers. The output will be:
Prime Gaps: [1, 2, 2, 4, 2, 4, 2, 4, 6, 2, 6, 4, 2, 4, 6, 6, 2, 6, 4, 2, 6, 4, 6, 8]
Twin Primes: [(3, 5), (5, 7), (11, 13), (17, 19), (29, 31), (41, 43), (59, 61), (71, 73)]
This program is free to use, modify, and distribute under the terms of the MIT license.