MATLAB Function Reference

primes - Generate list of prime numbers

Syntax

p = primes(n)

Description

p = primes(n) returns a row vector of the prime numbers less than or equal to n. A prime number is one that has no factors other than 1 and itself.

Examples

p = primes(37)

p = 2  3  5  7  11  13  17  19  23  29  31  37

See Also

factor

preferences

print, printopt