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Analysis
The Chessboard Puzzle and the Mathematics of Invariants
Here we crack a tricky yet simple problem at the intersection of computer science and mathematics. It also gives a lovely insight into how…
Analysis
Here we crack a tricky yet simple problem at the intersection of computer science and mathematics. It also gives a lovely insight into how…
Analysis
The theory of distributions , also known as generalized functions, often remains something of an enigma…
Popular Science
A new iterative method to approximate square roots — actually shown to be centuries old!
Analysis
We discuss how we can compute Maximum Matchings in bipartite graphs, and why these are equal to Minimum Vertex Covers.
Analysis
Since you’ve come here, chances are you need to learn about mathematical induction. You probably couldn’t care any less about it, but your nagging teacher makes you learn it anyway.
Analysis
Are positive numbers and their negative counterparts equal?
Analysis
An intro to mathematical analysis, using ideas familiar to coders
Prime Numbers
Let’s take a look at an unusual proof that there are infinitely many prime numbers.
Analysis
Hypothesis testing has some similarities with one of the simplest methods of proof from mathematical logic: Proof by contradiction…
Infinity
Infinity, enumerating the rationals and elegant solutions to innocuous problems.
Arithmetic
Over 2,300 years ago Euclid proved the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic. Now it is our turn.
Analysis
“Diagonalization seems to show that there is an inexhaustibility phenomenon for definability similar to that for provability” — Franzén…
Analysis
On calculating infinite divergent series sums
Calculus
The beginner’s guide to proving the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, with both a visual approach for those less keen on algebra, and an…
Analysis
Let’s discover the ingenious, yet simple, solution to Euler’s Log-Sine integral
Analysis
I never thought that I would write math stories in English, but I also never thought that I would live in the UK either.