# Mersenne

- **Website:** <https://mersenne.ca>
- **Primary alias:** `mersenne.ca`

## Description

GIMPS (Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search) is a collaborative project dedicated to the discovery of Mersenne prime numbers through distributed computing. Utilizing the Prime95 software, GIMPS engages users globally, allowing them to contribute computational power to discover large primes. The platform offers a range of tools, including lookup features for single exponents and factors, benchmarks for CPU and GPU performance, and probability calculators for advanced users. 

GIMPS keeps enthusiasts updated through visuals of progress, statistics on known factors, and analytics related to trial-factoring and P-1 efforts. Additional resources include assignment management tools to ensure optimal performance in factorization tasks. With a vibrant community and a wealth of information, GIMPS provides an engaging experience for both new and seasoned contributors interested in the mathematical intrigue behind Mersenne primes. Whether you are looking to analyze exponents or contribute to the search, GIMPS offers comprehensive resources and a platform to deepen your understanding of prime number theory.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Math _(under Science and Education)_
- 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology
- 🖥 Programming and Developer Software _(under Computers Electronics and Technology)_

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id29eU35IN/w/57/h/57/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1723355018610)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blue | #0000ee | accent |
| Black | #000000 | dark |
| Cornflower Blue | #6bb2ee | light |

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