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The experiment conducted involved mapping points defined by the coordinates of prime numbers, creating what is known as an Archimedean spiral. In contrast to whole numbers, the prime number spiral initially appears chaotic, reflecting the renowned unpredictability of prime distributions. However, upon zooming out, intriguing galactic-like spirals emerge, accompanied by missing segments akin to teeth in a comb.
This duality introduces critical questions: What accounts for these observed spirals, and what causes the formation of straight lines at larger scales? When exploring the entire set of whole numbers instead of merely primes, similar patterns of spirals surface, albeit cleaner and denser, with 44 spirals compared to the 20 observed with primes.