Ramanujan's pi formulas reveal connections to high-energy physics and complex systems

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A 100-year-old pi formula by Srinivasa Ramanujan is now found to be central to high-energy physics, revealing mathematical patterns in phenomena like turbulence and black holes. Indian mathematician Ramanujan's 1914 pi equations, known for their efficiency in calculating pi to trillions of digits, have been linked by scientists to conformal field theory, a key area in modern physics. This discovery suggests Ramanujan's pure mathematics anticipated structures now crucial for understanding complex physical systems, demonstrating a profound, unforeseen connection between his work and the universe.


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