answer:Let's compare the Sieve of Eratosthenes and Trial Division algorithms in terms of computational complexity and empirical performance. **Computational Complexity:** 1. **Sieve of Eratosthenes:** The Sieve of Eratosthenes algorithm has a time complexity of O(n log log n) because it iterates over each number up to the square root of n, and for each prime, it marks its multiples as not prime. The number of multiples for each prime decreases as the prime numbers increase, resulting in a logarithmic factor. 2. **Trial Division:** The Trial Division algorithm has a time complexity of O(n^2 / log n) in the worst case, but it can be optimized to O(n * sqrt(n)) by checking divisibility up to the square root of each number. This is because for each number, we check divisibility up to its square root. **Empirical Performance:** To compare the empirical performance of the two algorithms, let's run them for different values of n and measure their execution times. We'll use the time module in Python to measure the execution time. ```python import time def sieve_of_eratosthenes(n): prime = [True] * (n + 1) p = 2 while p * p <= n: if prime[p]: for i in range(p * p, n + 1, p): prime[i] = False p += 1 return [p for p in range(2, n + 1) if prime[p]] def trial_division(n): primes = [] for possiblePrime in range(2, n + 1): isPrime = True for num in range(2, int(possiblePrime ** 0.5) + 1): if possiblePrime % num == 0: isPrime = False break if isPrime: primes.append(possiblePrime) return primes # Test the functions n_values = [100, 1000, 10000, 100000] for n in n_values: start_time = time.time() sieve_of_eratosthenes(n) sieve_time = time.time() - start_time start_time = time.time() trial_division(n) trial_time = time.time() - start_time print(fn = {n}:) print(fSieve of Eratosthenes time: {sieve_time:.6f} seconds) print(fTrial Division time: {trial_time:.6f} seconds) print() ``` Running this code will output the execution times for both algorithms for different values of n. You'll notice that the Sieve of Eratosthenes algorithm is significantly faster than the Trial Division algorithm for larger values of n. **Conclusion:** In conclusion, the Sieve of Eratosthenes algorithm outperforms the Trial Division algorithm in terms of both computational complexity and empirical performance. The Sieve of Eratosthenes algorithm has a better time complexity and is more efficient in practice, making it the preferred choice for finding prime numbers up to a given number.

answer:The Atkin Sieve is an optimized algorithm for finding all prime numbers up to a given number, n. It was developed by A. O. L. Atkin in 1999. The Atkin Sieve is based on mathematical theorems, specifically quadratic forms, to reduce the set of numbers to consider. **Mathematical Theorems:** The Atkin Sieve uses the following mathematical theorems: * Quadratic reciprocity: This theorem states that for any odd prime p and any integer a not divisible by p, we have (a/p) = (-1)^(p-1)/2 * (p/a), where (a/p) is the Legendre symbol. * Quadratic forms: The Atkin Sieve uses three quadratic forms: * 4x^2 + y^2 * 3x^2 + y^2 * 3x^2 - y^2 These quadratic forms are used to generate all possible prime numbers. **Atkin Sieve Algorithm:** Here is a step-by-step implementation of the Atkin Sieve algorithm in Python: ```python def atkin_sieve(n): # Create a boolean array, prime, of size n+1 prime = [False] * (n + 1) prime[2] = prime[3] = True # Use quadratic forms to generate all possible prime numbers for x in range(1, int(n**0.5) + 1): for y in range(1, int(n**0.5) + 1): n1 = 4 * x * x + y * y if n1 <= n and (n1 % 12 == 1 or n1 % 12 == 5): prime[n1] = not prime[n1] n2 = 3 * x * x + y * y if n2 <= n and n2 % 12 == 7: prime[n2] = not prime[n2] n3 = 3 * x * x - y * y if x > y and n3 <= n and n3 % 12 == 11: prime[n3] = not prime[n3] # Mark the multiples of squares as non-prime for n4 in range(5, int(n**0.5) + 1): if prime[n4]: for k in range(n4 * n4, n + 1, n4 * n4): prime[k] = False # Return a list of all prime numbers return [2, 3] + [x for x in range(5, n + 1) if prime[x]] # Test the function n = 100 print(atkin_sieve(n)) ``` **Advantages:** * **Faster execution:** The Atkin Sieve is faster than the Sieve of Eratosthenes for larger values of n. * **Less memory usage:** The Atkin Sieve requires less memory than the Sieve of Eratosthenes, especially for larger values of n. **Disadvantages:** * **More complex implementation:** The Atkin Sieve has a more complex implementation than the Sieve of Eratosthenes. * **Limited applicability:** The Atkin Sieve is specifically designed for finding prime numbers and is not easily adaptable to other problems. In conclusion, the Atkin Sieve is a highly optimized algorithm for finding prime numbers, offering faster execution and less memory usage than the Sieve of Eratosthenes. However, its implementation is more complex, and its applicability is limited to finding prime numbers.

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