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 		Introduction to Group Theory
Groups are an interesting area of study in algebra, and find applications in other areas of mathematics, computer science, and other fields.
Relations, Functions and Operations
The concepts of relations, functions and operations are a starting point in the understanding of various concepts in algebra, analysis and other areas of mathematics.
Metric Spaces
A metric space is a set, together with a distance function defined on it, satisfying certain properties.
Transcendental Numbers
Transcendental numbers are numbers, possibly complex, that cannot be expressed as the roots of polynomial equations with integer coefficients.
The Evolution and Completeness of Number Systems
Number systems have been developed and extended over a long period of time, with the gaps in each system paving the path to a new one.
Introduction to Series
A series, in mathematics, is the sum of the terms of an underlying sequence.
Fermat's Little Theorem and RSA Cryptography
Pierre de Fermat's "Little Theorem" lies at the base of the RSA cryptographic algorithm.
Countable Sets and Uncountable Sets
A set is said to be countable if all its elements can be listed in the form of a sequence.
Srinivasa Ramanujan - A Biography
Born in a poor family in a south Indian village, Ramanujan greatly influenced the world of mathematics, in spite of his lack of formal education.
Introduction to Sequences
A sequence is a function from the set of natural numbers to any given set.
Michael Green and the Lucasian Chair
Michael Green, theoretical physicist, succeeds the likes of Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Babbage and Paul Dirac to become the next Lucasian Professor at Cambridge.
Women in Mathematics
Until not too long ago, women were discouraged from studying science and mathematics. Even so, there were a select few who held their own and made their mark.
The Beal Conjecture
The Beal Conjecture is an interesting number theoretic problem that came about as a by-product of Andrew Beal's work on Fermat's Last Theorem.
Russell's Paradox
Mathematical statements are either true or false. When they are neither, they remind mathematicians to formulate their theories more accurately.
Pythagoras' Theorem
Pythagoras' Theorem is a profound result that has allowed mathematicians to cut corners for centuries, and is surely among the greatest in all mathematics.
A Brief Overview of Pi
Both a mathematical constant and an irrational value, the quest to find pi has absorbed mathematicians' minds for millennia.
Binary, Octal, and Hexadecimal Number Systems
Computers store data using binary numbers. Binary numbers take up space to write down, so the octal and hexadecimal number systems are used to abbreviate them.
Prime Factorization
Prime factors help when determining least common denominators and multiples. Prime factorization finds all the numbers (factors) which make up a larger number.
How to Prove Pythagoras Theorem
Pythagoras Theorem is one of the best known formulae in mathematics, and one simple proof is demonstrated, along with some background about Pythagoras himself.
What Does FOIL Mean in Mathematics?
Just like PEMDAS, FOIL is another acronym or mnemonic seen often in math classes. What does it mean though and how do students use "foiling" in their homework?
Order of Operations in Mathematics
Many learned the Great Lakes as HOMES, but who knew such great mnemonics are now used in math classes? One prime example is PEMDAS in teaching the order of operations.
The Game of Life
In 1970, British mathematician John Conway invented "The Game of Life," which became increasingly popular throughout the nineteen seventies among math enthusiasts.
The Sieve of Eratosthenes
Throughout mathematical history, thinkers have attempted to come up with a great many methods by which to discover prime numbers. Eratosthenes' was perhaps the simplest.
Rubik's Cube Evolves
Erno Rubik, inventor of the original Rubik's Cube, has invented the Rubik's 360 puzzle, unveiled on February 5, 2009 at the German toy industry fair.
Who Was Archimedes?
Archimedes is highly regarded in many circles. It was his remarkable mind - unrivaled but for a few individuals in history - which led to his legendary historical status.
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