Then there is Euler's Formula which gives: e^(i*PI) + 1 = 0
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http://agutie.homestead.com/files/Eulerformula.htmFor more about the formula, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Euler_formula
--joshua On Dec 6, 2006, at 11:33 AM, Martin C. Martin wrote:
Pi shows up in many areas that have nothing to do with geometry. Forexample, 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 allcultures: 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 bemore 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 ============================================================ FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College lectures, archives, unsubscribe, maps at http://www.friam.org--------------------------------------------------------------------- ---============================================================ FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College lectures, archives, unsubscribe, maps at http://www.friam.org============================================================ FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College lectures, archives, unsubscribe, maps at http://www.friam.org
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