Størmer's theorem

proper noun

A theorem that gives a finite bound on the number of consecutive pairs of smooth numbers that exist, for a given degree of smoothness, and provides a method for finding all such pairs using Pell equations.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. mathematicsA theorem that gives a finite bound on the number of consecutive pairs of smooth numbers that exist, for a given degree of smoothness, and provides a method for finding all such pairs using Pell equations.

Origin

Named after Carl Størmer.

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Størmer's theorem. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/St%C3%B8rmer's%20theorem

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Chicago

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