Superabundant Number Checker

σ(n)/n is a record high

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About Superabundant Number Checker

A superabundant number checker testing if σ(n)/n is the highest ratio seen for any k < n. Related to Riemann hypothesis and Robin's inequality. Shows σ(n)/n, comparison to e^γ·ln(ln(n)), and the sequence. Client-side.

Superabundant Number Checker Features

  • Superabundant check
  • σ(n)/n ratio
  • Robin's test
  • Sequence
  • RH link
Superabundant number: n where σ(n)/n > σ(k)/k for all k < n. Record holders for the abundancy index. First: 1,2,4,6,12,24,36,48,60,120,180,240,360... Robin: σ(n) < e^γ·n·ln(ln(n)) for n>5040 iff Riemann hypothesis is true.

How to Use

Enter n:

  • SA?: Is σ(n)/n a new record?
  • Ratio: σ(n)/n value
  • Robin: σ(n) vs e^γ·n·ln(ln(n))

Robin's Inequality & RH

Robin (1984): the Riemann hypothesis is equivalent to σ(n) < e^γ·n·ln(ln(n)) for all n > 5040, where γ = 0.5772... (Euler-Mascheroni). Any counterexample must be a colossally abundant number.

Structure

Superabundant numbers have the form 2^a₁·3^a₂·5^a₃·...·pₖ^aₖ where a₁ ≥ a₂ ≥ ... ≥ aₖ ≥ 1. They use consecutive primes with non-increasing exponents. This maximizes σ(n)/n efficiently.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1Enter number.
  2. 2Check superabundant.
  3. 3View σ(n)/n.
  4. 4Test Robin's inequality.
  5. 5Browse sequence.

Superabundant Number Checker — Frequently Asked Questions

How are superabundant numbers related to the Riemann hypothesis?+

Robin proved: RH is true iff σ(n) < e^γ·n·ln(ln(n)) for all n > 5040. If RH is false, the first counterexample must be a superabundant or colossally abundant number. So testing the inequality on these special numbers is equivalent to testing RH!

What's the difference between superabundant and highly composite?+

Highly composite: more divisors than any smaller number (record d(n)). Superabundant: higher σ(n)/n than any smaller number (record σ(n)/n). They overlap significantly but aren't identical. Both were studied by Ramanujan.

How common are superabundant numbers?+

Very rare! Below 10^6: only about 20. They grow roughly exponentially. Each new superabundant number typically introduces a new prime factor or increases an exponent. Alaoglu and Erdős classified their structure in 1944.

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