Large Numbers in Computing and Mathematics

Authors

• Hazel Atkins, University of Plymouth
• Rebecca Coates, University of Plymouth
• Sophie Hilditch, University of Plymouth
• Lucy Smith, University of Plymouth

Document Type

Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Article

Abstract

We present an overview of large numbers within mathematics and computing. Particular emphasis is put on the problem of large number notation in the mathematical attempt to get closer to infinity.

Publication Date

2015-07-01

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Recommended Citation

Atkins, Hazel; Coates, Rebecca; Hilditch, Sophie; and Smith, Lucy (2015) "Large Numbers in Computing and Mathematics," The Plymouth Student Scientist: Vol. 8: Iss. 1, Article 7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24382/9g9f-t856
Available at: https://pearl.plymouth.ac.uk/tpss/vol8/iss1/7