International Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences
Volume 19 (1996), Issue 1, Pages 75-85
doi:10.1155/S0161171296000129

Further results on a generalization of Bertrand's postulate

George Giordano

Department of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science, Ryerson Polytechnic University, Ontario, Toronto M5B 2K3, Canada

Abstract

Let d(k) be defined as the least positive integer n for which pn+1<2pnk. In this paper we will show that for k286664, then d(k)<k/(logk2.531) and for k2, then k(11/logk)/logk<d(k). Furthermore, for k sufficiently large we establish upper and lower bounds for d(k).