George Woltman is the founder and head of GIMPS - the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search. Here he discusses the discovery of the 52nd Mersenne Prime by Luke Durant (using GIMPS software and algorithms). More links & stuff in full description below ↓↓↓ Durant Full Interview: See our full playlist of Mersenne Prime videos: GIMPS: Patreon: Numberphile is supported by Jane Street. Learn more about them (and exciting career opportunities) at: We're also supported by the Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (formerly MSRI): Our thanks also to the Simons Foundation: NUMBERPHILE Website: Numberphile on Facebook: Numberphile tweets: Subscribe: Videos by Brady Haran Numberphile T-Shirts and Merch: Brady's videos subreddit: Brady's latest videos across all channels: Sign up for (occasional) emails: