divisortheoretic

Divisortheoretic refers to a branch of number theory that focuses on the properties of divisors of integers. A divisor of an integer n is an integer that divides n without leaving a remainder. The study of divisors encompasses various aspects, including the number of divisors, the sum of divisors, and the greatest common divisor (GCD) of two or more integers.

Key concepts within divisortheoretic include prime factorization, which states that every integer greater than 1 can be uniquely represented as a product of prime numbers. This fundamental theorem is crucial for understanding the structure of divisors. The divisor function, often denoted by sigma (σ), is used to count or sum the divisors of an integer. For instance, σ₀(n) represents the number of divisors of n, and σ₁(n) represents the sum of the divisors of n.

Perfect numbers, abundant numbers, and deficient numbers are classifications of integers based on the relationship between the sum of their proper divisors (divisors excluding the number itself) and the number itself. A perfect number is equal to the sum of its proper divisors, an abundant number is less than the sum of its proper divisors, and a deficient number is greater than the sum of its proper divisors. The divisortheoretic framework also underlies concepts like modular arithmetic and the study of multiplicative functions.