Assignment:
The big idea for Module 2 is prime numbers and how we use them, so let's start the discussion with: Why are mathematicians so enamored with prime numbers? In what instances do we use prime numbers every day? How and where are prime numbers used on the web page you are currently viewing?
For centuries, for millennia, Mathematicians have been enamored with prime numbers. From the Samarians to the Greeks to modern-day mathematicians, prime numbers have fascinated intellectuals. The question is, why?
Primes are a part of modern encryption, particularly RSA Public/Private Key encryption. But, exactly how does RSA use prime numbers? How could we crack RSA if we are good with prime numbers and finding prime factors?