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How Ramanujan’s 'Pi' formulae unlock the secrets of modern physics

IISc researchers connect Ramanujan’s century-old pi formulae with modern physics, uncovering surprising mathematical structures.

December 04, 2025 / 12:33 IST
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A new study links Ramanujan’s pi formulae with modern physics. (Image: Canva)
A new study links Ramanujan’s pi formulae with modern physics. (Image: Canva)

A new study links Ramanujan’s pi formulae with modern physics. IISc researchers uncovered deep ties between century-old math and theory. The discovery shows how classical ideas shape today’s scientific questions. Their work explains why Ramanujan’s expressions calculate pi so efficiently.

A Century-Old Puzzle Revisited

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Ramanujan created rapid pi formulae in early twentieth-century mathematics. These formulae stunned experts with exceptional speed and compact structure. Scientists later questioned why such elegant patterns actually existed. The new study uncovers reasons behind these remarkable mathematical identities.

Patterns Hidden in Plain Sight