Published: Apr 19, 2024
The Strange Number System Used Only By Mathematicians
Updated Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 11:32 PM CDT
There's a strange number system, featured in the work of a dozen Fields Medalists, that helps solve problems that are intractable with real numbers. Head to https://brilliant.org/veritasium to start your free 30-day trial, and the first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription. If you're looking for a molecular modeling kit, try Snatoms - a kit I invented where the atoms snap together magnetically: https://snatoms.com ▀▀▀ References: Koblitz, N. (2012). p-adic Numbers, p-adic Analysis, and Zeta-Functions (Vol. 58). Springer Science & Business Media. Amazing intro to p-adic numbers here: https://youtu.be/3gyHKCDq1YA Excellent series on p-adic numbers: https://youtu.be/VTtBDSWR1Ac Great videos by James Tanton: @JamesTantonMath ▀▀▀ Special thanks to our Patreon supporters: Emil Abu Milad, Tj Steyn, meg noah, Bernard McGee, KeyWestr, Amadeo Bee, TTST, Balkrishna Heroor, John H. Austin, Jr., john kiehl, Anton Ragin, Diffbot, Gnare, Dave Kircher, Burt Humburg, Blake Byers, Evgeny Skvortsov, Meekay, Bill Linder, Paul Peijzel, Josh Hibschman, Mac Malkawi, Juan Benet, Ubiquity Ventures, Richard Sundvall, Lee Redden, Stephen Wilcox, Marinus Kuivenhoven, Michael Krugman, Sam Lutfi. ▀▀▀ Written by Derek Muller and Alex Kontorovich Edited by Trenton Oliver Animated by Mike Radjabov, Ivy Tello, Fabio Albertelli and Jakub Misiek Filmed by Derek Muller Additional video/photos supplied by Getty Images & Pond5 Music from Epidemic Sound & Jonny Hyman Produced by Derek Muller, Petr Lebedev, & Emily Zhang
Noticed an error or an aspect of this article that requires correction? Please provide the article link and reach out to us. We appreciate your feedback and will address the issue promptly.
View source: YouTube
Check out our latest stories
-
Maximizing the Potential of PPP Loans: A Lifeline for Businesses During the Pandemic
-
The Controversial Evolution of Basketball: Offensive Advantage and the Diminished Excitement
Published: Apr 19, 2024
-
Breaking the Superstition: The Origin and Meaning of "Break a Leg
Published: Apr 19, 2024
-
Subtitle: Driving Laws You Didn't Know Existed
Published: Apr 19, 2024
-
The Controversy of Plus Ones: To Invite or Not to Invite?
Published: Apr 19, 2024
-
The Truth About NDAs: Debunking Myths and Understanding Legalities
Published: Apr 19, 2024
-
The Science Behind Exercise: How Consistency and Adaptation Lead to Optimal Health
Published: Apr 19, 2024
-
The Student Loan Crisis: Unveiling Predatory Practices and Seeking Solutions
Published: Apr 19, 2024
-
The Truth About Not Having Friends: It's Not Your Fault
Published: Apr 19, 2024
-
Insurance Companies Leaving Florida and California: The Complex Challenges They Face
Published: Apr 19, 2024
-
Unveiling the World of Hypercarnivores: Exploring the Diets of Meat-Loving Animals
Published: Apr 19, 2024
-
The Challenges and Importance of Sign Interpreting in Technical Situations
Published: Apr 19, 2024
-
Overcoming Emotional Trauma: Rising Above Hurtful Words and Painful Experiences
Published: Apr 19, 2024
-
The Decline of Table Manners: A Shocking Reality in Professional Settings
Published: Apr 19, 2024
-
The Impact of Livable Wages on Business Success: Exploring the Challenges and Solutions
Published: Apr 19, 2024
-
Is a $100k Income Enough for the American Dream?
Published: Apr 19, 2024
-
Decoding the Decades: What to Call the 2000s and 2010s?
Published: Apr 19, 2024
-
The Fascinating Concept of "Seeing Nothing": Exploring the Absence of Visual Experience
Published: Apr 19, 2024
-
House Speaker Mike Johnson Splits Ukraine and Israel Aid Votes
Published: Apr 19, 2024