Chennai Mathematical Institute

Seminars




R.K. Rubugunday Distinguished Lecture
3.30-4.30 pm,Seminar Hall
Square roots: a historical perspective

S.G. Dani
UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CBS)
Vidyanagari Campus of the University of Mumbai,Mumbai.
22-01-20


Abstract

Finding square roots is one of the first operations which has broad applicability, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, involves steps that are not "canonical" or intuitively "obvious". In this talk we will discuss engagements with the issue in ancient times, methods adopted towards them, and some aspects of modern mathematics related to them.