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Srinivas Ramanujan

Srinivas Ramanujan, born in 1887 in India, was a self-taught mathematician who made significant contributions to number theory and partition theory, collaborating with G.H. Hardy. His work, which includes the Ramanujan Prime and the Ramanujan Theta Function, has had a lasting impact on modern mathematics and computational research. Ramanujan passed away at the young age of 32, and his legacy is celebrated in India on National Mathematics Day, December 22.

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Srinivas Ramanujan

Srinivas Ramanujan, born in 1887 in India, was a self-taught mathematician who made significant contributions to number theory and partition theory, collaborating with G.H. Hardy. His work, which includes the Ramanujan Prime and the Ramanujan Theta Function, has had a lasting impact on modern mathematics and computational research. Ramanujan passed away at the young age of 32, and his legacy is celebrated in India on National Mathematics Day, December 22.

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Srinivas Ramanujan

Early Life

Born in 1887 in Erode, Tamil


In 1913, wrote to G.H. Hardy at
Nadu, India.
Cambridge University with his
Displayed exceptional
discoveries.
mathematical abilities from a
Hardy recognized his genius
young age.
and invited him to England.
Self-taught, relying on old
Collaborated with Hardy on
mathematical texts.
groundbreaking
Struggled academically due to
mathematical research.
his unconventional approach.
Mathematical Contributions

Ramanujan Prime & influenced by ancient Indian


Partition Theory – Developed
formulas for counting integer
Ramanujan Theta Function – mathematical traditions and
partitions. Key results in number theory. Sanskrit texts.
p(n) ≈ (1 / (4n√3)) * e^(π * Highly Composite Numbers – Used intuitive, pattern-based
√(2n/3)), where e is Euler's Insights used in cryptography. calculations similar to Vedic
number. Infinite Series & Continued Mathematics.
Theta and Mock Theta Fractions – Created rapid- His approach aligned with
Functions – Laid the converging series for π. mental calculation techniques
foundation for modular forms found in Vedic methods.
and string theory.

Contributed significantly with G.H Hardy, with his journal


being a treasure trove for mathematical formulas
Ramanujan’s Magic Square
How It Works?

Example:
Taxicab Number

1729

equals 1 equals 1
3 3 3 3
1 + 12 9 + 10

1729 is a sum of two cubes in two different ways


Legacy

National Mathematics Day:


Passed away in 1920 at the
December 22 is celebrated
age of 32 due to illness.
as National Mathematics
His work continues to
Day in India in honor of
inspire modern Immortalized in Books and
Ramanujan's birth
mathematics and Films: Ramanujan's life
anniversary and his
computational research. story has been captured in
contributions to
Ramanujan Institute for various forms, including the
mathematics.
Advanced Study in book and film The Man Who
The Ramanujan Journal: An
Mathematics honors his Knew Infinity, which
international publication
legacy. highlights his extraordinary
dedicated to research in
His notebooks still reveal journey and achievements
areas influenced by
new mathematical insights
Ramanujan's work,
today.
showcasing the lasting
impact of his discoveries.
References:

Encyclopaedia Britannica: Srinivasa Ramanujan


MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive: Srinivasa Ramanujan
https://www.quantamagazine.org/srinivasa-ramanujan-was-a-genius-
math-is-still-catching-up-20241021/

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