58 Srinivasa Ramanujuan
Scientists NameSrinivasa Ramanujuan |
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Time period: 1887-1920Subject: Mathematics |
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Biography: Srinivasa Ramanujan was born in Erode, Tamil Nadu, India, and showed an extraordinary mathematical aptitude from a young age. His deep interest in mathematics led him to independently explore various mathematical concepts, often neglecting other subjects. By the age of 15, he had developed his own complex theories, which he documented in a notebook. Although Ramanujan’s early academic career was turbulent, lacking formal higher education in mathematics, his work eventually caught the attention of G.H. Hardy, a renowned mathematician at Cambridge University in England. Ramanujan moved to Cambridge in 1914, where he worked alongside Hardy in number theory and other areas.
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Summary of their contributions:Ramanujan Prime and Ramanujan-Hardy Number: Concepts related to prime numbers that continue to influence modern mathematical research. Ramanujan’s work on infinite series: He developed several series for π (pi) that were later used in practical applications, such as computing pi to more digits. Partition Theory: His research on integer partitions has influenced areas of modern mathematics and physics, especially in the study of quantum physics and statistical mechanics. |
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Integration with the BC Secondary Science Curriculum:
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References:Wiki: Srinivasa Ramanujan – Wikipedia The Man Who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius Ramanujan by Robert Kanigel – A biography detailing Ramanujan’s life and work. Mathematics: From the Birth of Numbers by Jan Gullberg – A comprehensive look at the development of mathematical concepts, including Ramanujan’s contributions. |