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Pi has fascinated mathematicians for centuries from "summary" of A History of [pi] (pi) by Petr Beckmann

For centuries, the enigmatic number pi has captivated the minds of mathematicians around the world. Its infinite nature and irrationality have sparked curiosity and fascination among scholars from various cultures and time periods. From ancient civilizations to modern mathematicians, the quest to understand and calculate pi has been a constant pursuit. The allure of pi lies in its simplicity yet complexity. While it is defined as the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, the decimal representation of pi goes on infinitely without repeating. This seemingly never-ending sequence of numbers has intrigued mathematicians and challenged their intellectual capabilities. Throughout history, mathematicians have made significant contributions to the study of pi. From Archimedes' groundbreaking method of approximating pi using pol...
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    A History of [pi] (pi)

    Petr Beckmann

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