Scientists create Ramanujan Machine

Scientists from Technion — Israel Institute of Technology have developed a concept and has named it the Ramanujan Machine, after the Indian mathematician. Ramanujan Machine is basically an algorithm which performs a very unconventional function.

What does Machine Do?

The algorithm automatically generates conjectures (mathematical statements that are proposed as true statements) for fundamental constants such as pi and e.

It is basically other way round of conventional machines where humans input a problem and expect the algorithm to work out a solution. The machine comes up with conjectures that humans can analyze, and hopefully, prove to be true mathematically.

Why named after Indian Mathematician Ramanujan?

The machine basically denotes the way Srinivasa Ramanujan worked during his brief life (1887-1920). Ramanujan came up with novel equations and identities including equations leading to the value of pi and it was usually left to formally trained mathematicians to prove these.

Stimulating Discoveries

Conjectures are a major step in the process of making new discoveries in any branch of science. The Ramanujan Machine aims to enhance and accelerate the process of discovery.