Jul 3, 2024
By: Ankush Banerjee
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India has a rich history of mathematical innovation, with many mathematicians making groundbreaking contributions that have had a lasting global impact. Tap to learn about eight of these brilliant minds and their notable achievements in the world of mathematics and beyond!
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Ramanujan made substantial contributions to number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions. His work, much of which was done in collaboration with G.H. Hardy, has inspired countless mathematical discoveries.
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Aryabhata introduced the concept of zero and worked on the approximation of pi. His work on the place value system and trigonometry laid the foundation for future developments in mathematics.
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Best known for his work on quantum mechanics and Bose-Einstein statistics. His collaboration with Albert Einstein led to the foundation of Bose-Einstein condensate.
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Known for his work "Siddhanta Shiromani," which includes significant contributions to algebra, arithmetic, and calculus. Bhaskara II's work on the concept of derivatives and the differential coefficient predates Newton and Leibniz.
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Brahmagupta formulated the rules for arithmetic operations involving zero and negative numbers. His book, "Brahmasphutasiddhanta," includes important work on algebra and geometry.
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Introduced the Mahalanobis distance, a measure used in multivariate analysis. Also played a crucial role in the development of large-scale sample surveys and was considered the Father of Indian statistics.
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Renowned for his work in statistics, particularly for the Cramér-Rao bound and Rao-Blackwell theorem. Rao's contributions have been pivotal in the development of modern statistical theory.
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Known as the "Human Computer" for her extraordinary talent in mental arithmetic. Shakuntala Devi has demonstrated complex calculations faster than electronic computers and authored several books on mathematics and puzzles.
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