Mathematician Cracks Algebra's Oldest Problem with Novel Number Sequences
2025-05-02
UNSW Sydney's Honorary Professor Norman Wildberger, in collaboration with computer scientist Dr. Dean Rubine, has unveiled a new method for solving higher-order polynomial equations, published in *The American Mathematical Monthly*. Rejecting the irrational numbers used in classical approaches, the method utilizes novel number sequences called the "Geode," a multi-dimensional extension of Catalan numbers. This breakthrough solves a centuries-old problem and promises improved algorithms for computer programs.
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