Sunday, 6 November 2016

Mathematics and Fictions

     Mathematical fictions exists since ancient times. In mathematical fictions visionary philosopher and mathematician express their views about the futures of mathematics. This area now becoming very popular in academics.

Mathematical Fiction
Mathematics & Fiction

     In mathematics whatever was fiction earlier has now become a reality. Followings are some mathematical fictions of past and now a reality today.


  1. Concept of real number and its well established theory.

  2. Concept of imaginary number. 

  3. Concept of calculus and its use in various field. 

  4. Proof of Fermat's last theorem.

  5. Efficient method for calculating prime number.

  6. Number theory and encryption security.

  7. Efficient algorithm and advancement in computation accuracy.

Some important references:
  • Film "A Beautiful Mind", based on life of John Forbes Nash mathematician.
  • The Mathematical Fiction Homepage, maintained by Dr. Alex Kasman of the College of Charleston, - See more at: http://blogs.ams.org/mathgradblog/2012/09/30/stories-mathematicians-mathematical-fiction-homepage/#sthash.n38JuZlU.dpuf
  •  Website maintained by Dr. Alex Kasman of the college of Charleston





Key Highlights:
What is mathematical fiction?
How mathematical fiction has helped mankind?
गणित और उपन्यास एवम् उनका योगदान





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