Eratosthenes did not actually discover the sieve; rather, he is credited with developing the Sieve of Eratosthenes, an efficient algorithm for finding all prime numbers up to a specified integer. He created this method around 240 BC to systematically eliminate composite numbers from a list of integers, allowing for the identification of primes. This approach reflects his interest in mathematics and the properties of numbers, showcasing his innovative thinking in number theory.
The Sieve of Eratosthenes filters numbers, letting the composites fall through while the primes remain.
It was around 200 BC.
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The sieve of Eratosthenes was discovered in 223 BC.
The Sieve of Eratosthenes filters numbers, letting the composites fall through while the primes remain.
Eratosthenes, a greek philosopher, did, hence the name.
his name isnt sieve but, i know a website all about his life. theres one on eratosthenes on wikipedia. so there, by the way, eratosthenes is the wierdest name ever!!!!!!!!!
About 276 BC Eratosthenes was a Greek mathematician who is credited with a simple method of making a list of as many primes as you wish. His method is known as the Sieve of Eratosthenes.
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The Sieve did not invent prime numbers. It was used to find them.
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It was around 200 BC.
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Yes and his mother and father were part of the family.