1500 ⟶ Nilakantha Somayaji Calculates Infinite Series for Pi
Nilakantha Somayaji discovers an infinite series for π.: 101...
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📐 Madhava Discusses Error Terms in Infinite Series for Pi
Madhava of Sangamagrama discusses error terms in infinite series in the context of his infinite series for π.⟶
MathematicsInfinite SeriesPiCalculusMadhava of SangamagramaAccuracy
India📐 Kerala School Develops Convergence Tests for Infinite Series
The Kerala school develops convergence tests for infinite series.⟶
MathematicsInfinite SeriesCalculusIndian Mathematics
India♾️ Madhava of Sangamagrama Calculates Infinite Series for Pi
Madhava of Sangamagrama found pi and that it was infinite.⟶
MathematicsPiInfinite SeriesMathematical Innovation
India📐 Nilakantha Somayaji Calculates Infinite Series for Pi
Nilakantha Somayaji discovers an infinite series for π.: 101–102 ⟶
MathematicsAstronomyPiInfinite Series
India🔭 Nilakantha Somayaji Develops Astronomical Model
Nilakantha Somayaji develops a model similar to the Tychonic system. His model has been described as mathematically more efficient than the Tychonic system due to correctly considering the equation of the centre and latitudinal motion of Mercury and Venus.⟶
AstronomyMathematicsScientific RevolutionHeliocentric TheoryPlanetary Motion
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