life and times of a mathematical genius Ramanujan
The man who knew infinity by Robert Kanigel explains the life and times of a mathematical genius Ramanujan. According to Ramanujan, mathematical concepts are revealed by God as an art. Hardy described mathematics as “notes of observation.” Most of the mathematicians concur with these statements that mathematics formulas are discovered rather than invented. Through the man who knew infinity, it’s clear that Ramanujan experienced this discovery sometime long before his colleges. In the book, Hardy, request Ramanujan to prove his concepts further and elaborate them in detail. This statement frustrates Ramanujan, who wishes his ideas are published as fast as he discovers the new ideas. Hardy insists Ramanujan incorporates his discoveries to practice so that they bear ground. Through the book, The Man Who Knew Infinity, mathematical concepts can be derived and taught to students.
Some of the early concepts discovered by Ramanujan include the Prime number factors. He found that a prime number is a number that can only be divided by itself to have equal constitutes. The man who knew infinity tries to come up with a simple theorem explaining the formation of prime numbers. This theorem appeared being wrong until it was proven right recently by mathematicians. Another mathematical concept proven by Ramanujan was the interesting pattern integer’s forms on the number line. It’s through the book you learn the partitions, where positive integer gets expressed as a sum of other positive integers. The book explains how this is possible through the use of five partitions of the numbers four; 1+1+1+1, 2+1+1, 2+2, 3+1 and 4.
In conclusion, it is clear “The Man with Infinity” is a reliable guide that can be used in teaching students mathematical concepts. Through the book, students can learn the theorem in prime numbers and the exciting pattern formed by integers.