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On the Fundamental Arithmetical Structure and Distribution of Lucky Numbers

Marthinus Michael Dreeckmeier
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In this article, we will use elementary number theory techniques to investigate a sequence of integers defined by a sifting process called the lucky numbers. Ulam introduced lucky numbers as a sieve-based analogue of prime numbers. We derive an exact formula for the $n$th lucky number, providing a new tool for quantitative analysis. We formulate and prove a version of the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic for lucky numbers. This theorem provides an entirely new viewpoint on number theory. Building on the fundamental theorem, we introduce foundational definitions and analogues of arithmetical functions. Additionally, we prove an analogue of Bertrand's postulate for lucky numbers. Finally, we use the formula for the $n$th lucky number to prove a new result on the order of magnitude of the gaps between consecutive lucky numbers. We obtain an asymptotic bound that is much stronger than the best known bound for primes, and therefore obtain the first result that is known for lucky numbers but still conjectured to be true for primes. Together, these results establish a foundation for the arithmetic theory of lucky numbers and contribute to a broader understanding of sieve-generated sequences.

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Marthinus Michael Dreeckmeier. 2025-11-10. On the Fundamental Arithmetical Structure and Distribution of Lucky Numbers. https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.11657

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