Record-Breaking Prime Number with Over 41 Million Digits Discovered

Former Nvidia engineer Luke Durant uncovers the largest known Mersenne prime, a milestone in computational mathematics.

Luke Durant, a former Nvidia programmer, discovered a new Mersenne prime with 41,024,320 digits, setting a new record.
The discovery marks the first prime breakthrough in nearly six years and is the largest known prime number to date.
Durant's project utilized a global network of cloud-based GPUs, demonstrating the power of modern computing in mathematical research.
The project was part of the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search (GIMPS), a collaborative effort involving volunteers worldwide.
Despite the lack of immediate practical applications, the discovery highlights advancements in computational capabilities and the enduring allure of prime numbers.