The Golden Mean or Ratio[(1+sqrt(5))/2] To 20,000 places

Languageen
First published1996-08-01
RightsPublic domain in the USA.
Gutenberg ID#633

Description

"The Golden Mean or Ratio[(1+sqrt(5))/2]" by Greg Fee is a scientific publication likely written in the late 20th century. The work primarily focuses on the golden ratio and various mathematical constants, delving into their numerical representations and theoretical backgrounds, as displayed in the extensive digital text supplied in the beginning. The opening of the text provides an impressive calculation of the golden ratio, detailing its decimal representation to an astounding 20,000 places. It also lists other mathematical constants alongside their representations and the methods used to calculate them. The text references significant mathematical frameworks, including Catalan's constant and Ramanujan's formulas, and gives a brief note on the computational resources required to achieve these calculations. The initial section serves as a testament to the detailed and technical nature of this study, inviting mathematicians and enthusiasts to explore the intricacies of these fundamental mathematical concepts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Subjects

  • Mathematics
  • Mathematical constants
  • Golden section
  • QA

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