Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Baudhayana was an ancient Indian mathematician and the author of Shulba Sutra and Shrauta Sutra. These Sutras were composed in the 8th-7th century BC, Baudhayana's Shulba Sutras contain theorems of early mathematics and geometry, including, the Pi value, the square root of 2, and a statement of the Pythagorean theorem. One of his notable achievements of Baudhayana was the estimation of the square root of 2. According to his method, one can find, approximate value of the square root of 2 with remarkable accuracy. Baudhayana’s approach demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of numerical approximations and shows that ancient Indian mathematicians had advanced techniques for solving complex mathematical problems.
Authors: Nayana Joshi, Samarth Joshi
Language: English
Subfield: Theoretical Computer Science
Field: Mathematics
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402899748