Pi shows up in many areas that have nothing to do with geometry. For
example, the integral of exp(-x^2) over the whole real line is sqrt(Pi).
Also, the infinite series 1/1 - 1/3 + 1/5 - 1/7 + 1/9 - 1/11 + ... =
Pi/4.
- Martin
David Mirly wrote:
> Is pi really inherent throughout the universe?
>
> Won't the concept of pi break down in the presence of sufficiently
> strong gravity?
> i.e. Euclidian plane geometry is only a good approximation for our
> "normal/every day" applications.
>
>
> On Dec 6, 2006, at 9:52 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
>
>> There seems to be a constant about the nature of number across all
>> cultures: that they have a magically aspect and seem to be an integral
>> part of the nature of the universe. Of course some numbers seem to be
>> more magic than others, e.g. Pi. Why numbers are inherent in the
>> universe is another interesting question considering wave and field
>> theory. Magic?
>>
>> cheers Paul Paryski
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