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Beginning my exploration of prime number visualization

submitted by zesty to pics 2.4 yearsDec 21, 2021 23:42:07 ago (+6/-0)     (files.catbox.moe)

https://files.catbox.moe/xe3qop.png

I tried a funky pattern because a classic square has been tried a million times. Just trying to visualize it and find interesting lines and shapes. Any shape suggestions?


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[ - ] LoliNeko 2 points 2.4 yearsDec 22, 2021 02:01:34 ago (+2/-0)

I think whenever you're trying to visualize data, ask yourself these:

How does this visualization help instead of plain text?
What am I emphasizing and how can I draw attention to this part of the image?
Is there possibility that my imagery and labels can be misinterpreted?

Your image looks cool, but on first glance no one would have any idea you're talking about prime numbers until you stated that in text. Try to show, not tell.

[ - ] zesty [op] 0 points 2.4 yearsDec 22, 2021 21:16:33 ago (+0/-0)

Good advice. This was kind of a test of the core systems. I want try finding a Prime Line. Sort of like Mersenne Primes but without composites. It's a silly idea, but something to do instead of drinking.

[ - ] FacelessOne 2 points 2.4 yearsDec 21, 2021 23:46:25 ago (+2/-0)

Dunno if you've seen this.

https://files.catbox.moe/vo1qzv.jpg

[ - ] zesty [op] 1 point 2.4 yearsDec 22, 2021 00:01:48 ago (+1/-0)

I haven't. That is beautiful. Definitely had circles in mind for future shapes. Good shit FO

[ - ] FacelessOne 1 point 2.4 yearsDec 22, 2021 00:06:21 ago (+1/-0)

You mentioned the visualization and I cant help but recall the bottom part about the primes.

I wish someone would do this up with each different layer separated from the rest.

Still Tesla was over here inventing new multiplication tables and we still use the dam square charts in schools a hundred years later.

[ - ] account deleted by user 2 points 2.4 yearsDec 22, 2021 05:31:20 ago (+2/-0)

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[ - ] 2017Fallout 1 point 2.4 yearsDec 22, 2021 04:08:32 ago (+1/-0)

Do you have a link to the image?

[ - ] headfire 1 point 2.4 yearsDec 22, 2021 01:19:36 ago (+1/-0)

Turn a corner at each prime, with turns in the same order as in your pic. Start with 2, first direction is up.

Upper and lower “envelopes” will emerge.These curves will both be logarithmic, and can be used to extrapolate bounds on the range in which further primes will emerge if you plot them

Try it out. Report back.

[ - ] zesty [op] 0 points 2.4 yearsDec 22, 2021 21:17:39 ago (+0/-0)

I knew they were averagely logarithmic in size, but that might be a cool idea. Thanks! Will tag in you in the post of it if you like.

[ - ] ButtToucha9000 1 point 2.4 yearsDec 22, 2021 00:35:03 ago (+1/-0)

What's it look like if you plot the primes in a line?

[ - ] zesty [op] 0 points 2.4 yearsDec 22, 2021 21:19:38 ago (+0/-0)

Then you would see the prime deltas. So the distance between primes would start at 1, and then bounce from 2 to unprovably infinity. There's a neat conjecture that there are an infinite number of primes distanced 2 digits apart (Twin Prime Conjecture).

[ - ] deleted 0 points 2.4 yearsDec 22, 2021 12:41:51 ago (+0/-0)

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[ - ] veridic 0 points 2.4 yearsDec 22, 2021 00:40:32 ago (+0/-0)

[ - ] zesty [op] 0 points 2.4 yearsDec 22, 2021 21:20:33 ago (+0/-0)

Love that channel. I know not to fall into that trap. And 3b1b is a visual artist.