The number ∏

Authors

Karel Stroethoff, University of Montana, Missoula

Document Type

Presentation Abstract

Presentation Date

3-16-2009

Abstract

I will discuss some computational methods used to estimate the number π. In addition to historical excursions I will show an elementary method to derive formulas for π that have been obtained more recently.

Additional Details

Monday, 16 March 2009
3:10 p.m. in Math 103
4:00 p.m. Refreshments in Math Lounge 109

Recommended Citation

Stroethoff, Karel, "The number ∏" (2009). Colloquia of the Department of Mathematical Sciences. 310.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/mathcolloquia/310