{"id":734,"date":"2024-12-13T15:33:36","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T20:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/diversescientiststhenandnow\/?post_type=chapter&p=734"},"modified":"2024-12-13T15:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T20:35:01","slug":"734","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/diversescientiststhenandnow\/chapter\/734\/","title":{"raw":"Srinivasa Ramanujuan","rendered":"Srinivasa Ramanujuan"},"content":{"raw":"\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Scientists Name\u00a0 <\/em><\/h2>\r\n

Srinivasa Ramanujuan<\/em><\/h2>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Time period: 1887-1920<\/h3>\r\n

Subject: Mathematics<\/h3>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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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.\r\nDespite health challenges, including malnutrition and illnesses exacerbated by the cold English climate, Ramanujan continued to make profound contributions to mathematics until his death at the age of 32. His legacy endures through theorems, identities, and formulas, many of which were later proven to be groundbreaking in advanced mathematical research.<\/h3>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Summary of their contributions:<\/h3>\r\nRamanujan Prime and Ramanujan-Hardy Number:<\/strong> Concepts related to prime numbers that continue to influence modern mathematical research.\r\n\r\nRamanujan\u2019s work on infinite series<\/strong>: He developed several series for \u03c0 (pi) that were later used in practical applications, such as computing pi to more digits.\r\n\r\nPartition Theory:<\/strong> His research on integer partitions has influenced areas of modern mathematics and physics, especially in the study of quantum physics and statistical mechanics.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Integration with the BC Secondary Science Curriculum:<\/h3>\r\n
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  1. Subjects Represented<\/strong>:\r\n
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    • Mathematics<\/strong>: Ramanujan\u2019s primary work directly connects to secondary mathematics curricula, particularly in the areas of number theory, algebra, and calculus. His theories on infinite series and continued fractions are central to advanced mathematics.<\/li>\r\n \t
    • Physics<\/strong>: His work also intersects with physics through the application of his theories in quantum mechanics and statistical physics.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t
    • Curricular Competencies<\/strong>: Ramanujan\u2019s work is relevant to the following competencies:\r\n
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      • Problem-solving<\/strong>: Many of Ramanujan\u2019s contributions, such as his work on partition theory, can be used to demonstrate mathematical problem-solving strategies.<\/li>\r\n \t
      • Reasoning and analyzing<\/strong>: Students can explore Ramanujan\u2019s ability to discern patterns in numbers and series, applying logical reasoning to solve complex problems.<\/li>\r\n \t
      • Modeling and communication<\/strong>: Ramanujan\u2019s methods of communicating complex mathematical ideas can be incorporated into lessons that help students express and apply their understanding of mathematical models.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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References:<\/h3>\r\nWiki: Srinivasa Ramanujan - Wikipedia\r\n\r\nThe Man Who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius Ramanujan by Robert Kanigel \u2013 A biography detailing Ramanujan\u2019s life and work.\r\n\r\nMathematics: From the Birth of Numbers by Jan Gullberg \u2013 A comprehensive look at the development of mathematical concepts, including Ramanujan\u2019s contributions.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>","rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Scientists Name\u00a0 <\/em><\/h2>\n

Srinivasa Ramanujuan<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

\"Srinivasa<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Time period: 1887-1920<\/h3>\n

Subject: Mathematics<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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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.
\nDespite health challenges, including malnutrition and illnesses exacerbated by the cold English climate, Ramanujan continued to make profound contributions to mathematics until his death at the age of 32. His legacy endures through theorems, identities, and formulas, many of which were later proven to be groundbreaking in advanced mathematical research.<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Summary of their contributions:<\/h3>\n

Ramanujan Prime and Ramanujan-Hardy Number:<\/strong> Concepts related to prime numbers that continue to influence modern mathematical research.<\/p>\n

Ramanujan\u2019s work on infinite series<\/strong>: He developed several series for \u03c0 (pi) that were later used in practical applications, such as computing pi to more digits.<\/p>\n

Partition Theory:<\/strong> His research on integer partitions has influenced areas of modern mathematics and physics, especially in the study of quantum physics and statistical mechanics.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Integration with the BC Secondary Science Curriculum:<\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. Subjects Represented<\/strong>:\n
      \n
    • Mathematics<\/strong>: Ramanujan\u2019s primary work directly connects to secondary mathematics curricula, particularly in the areas of number theory, algebra, and calculus. His theories on infinite series and continued fractions are central to advanced mathematics.<\/li>\n
    • Physics<\/strong>: His work also intersects with physics through the application of his theories in quantum mechanics and statistical physics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Curricular Competencies<\/strong>: Ramanujan\u2019s work is relevant to the following competencies:\n
        \n
      • Problem-solving<\/strong>: Many of Ramanujan\u2019s contributions, such as his work on partition theory, can be used to demonstrate mathematical problem-solving strategies.<\/li>\n
      • Reasoning and analyzing<\/strong>: Students can explore Ramanujan\u2019s ability to discern patterns in numbers and series, applying logical reasoning to solve complex problems.<\/li>\n
      • Modeling and communication<\/strong>: Ramanujan\u2019s methods of communicating complex mathematical ideas can be incorporated into lessons that help students express and apply their understanding of mathematical models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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References:<\/h3>\n

Wiki: Srinivasa Ramanujan – Wikipedia<\/p>\n

The Man Who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius Ramanujan by Robert Kanigel \u2013 A biography detailing Ramanujan\u2019s life and work.<\/p>\n

Mathematics: From the Birth of Numbers by Jan Gullberg \u2013 A comprehensive look at the development of mathematical concepts, including Ramanujan\u2019s contributions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"author":1462,"menu_order":58,"template":"","meta":{"pb_show_title":"on","pb_short_title":"","pb_subtitle":"","pb_authors":[],"pb_section_license":""},"chapter-type":[],"contributor":[],"license":[],"class_list":["post-734","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"part":3,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/diversescientiststhenandnow\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/734","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/diversescientiststhenandnow\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/diversescientiststhenandnow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/diversescientiststhenandnow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1462"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/diversescientiststhenandnow\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/734\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":802,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/diversescientiststhenandnow\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/734\/revisions\/802"}],"part":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/diversescientiststhenandnow\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/3"}],"metadata":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/diversescientiststhenandnow\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/734\/metadata\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/diversescientiststhenandnow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=734"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"chapter-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/diversescientiststhenandnow\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapter-type?post=734"},{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/diversescientiststhenandnow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=734"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/diversescientiststhenandnow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=734"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}