Nair, Thamban M.
(2022)
An Iterative Approximation of π.
At Right Angles (14).
pp. 84-91.
ISSN 2582-1873
Abstract
The number π is ubiquitous in mathematics and in diverse fields of knowledge from ancient times. It is known that π is not a rational number. Also, it is known that it cannot be expressed in a compact form using simple arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, or by taking roots. In other words, π is not an algebraic number. (A real number is an algebraic number if it is a zero of a polynomial with integer coefficients.)
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Nair, Thamban M. |
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pi, approximation, iteration, limit, calculus, sequence, algebraic number, polynomial, real number, integer, Archimedes, Madhava, Leibniz |
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Natural Sciences > Mathematics |
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Azim Premji University > University Publications > At Right Angles |
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Public |
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http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/4163 |
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