The Largest Numbers Ever Discovered - Exploring Googology
Offered By: Dr Trefor Bazett via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of googology in this 20-minute video that delves into the realm of unfathomably large numbers. Begin with familiar concepts like googol and googolplex before advancing to more complex notations such as Knuth's up-arrow. Discover the mind-bending Graham's Number and the unimaginable Tree(3), both arising from graph theory problems. Learn about power towers, tetration, and other mathematical concepts used to represent these enormous values. Gain insight into the largest numbers ever conceived by humans and used in mathematical proofs, expanding your understanding of numerical magnitudes beyond conventional limits.
Syllabus
Intro to Googology
Googol and Googolplex
Towers of Exponents
Knuth's up-arrow notation
Graham's Number
Tree3
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Taught by
Dr. Trefor Bazett
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