Discovery: IISc physicists stumble upon new way to represent 'pi'
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IISc physicists have discovered a new way to represent the mathematical constant pi while studying high-energy physics in quantum theory. The new formula closely resembles the representation of pi suggested by Indian mathematician Sangamagrama Madhava in the 15th century. The discovery provides an easier way to extract pi from calculations involved in deciphering processes like quantum scattering of high-energy particles. The series stumbled upon by the physicists combines specific parameters to rapidly arrive at the value of pi. The findings may have practical applications in the future, similar to how Paul Dirac's work on electron motion led to the discovery of the positron and the design of Positron Emission Tomography (PET).

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