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Space Myths We Believe True Due to Movies.

Knowledge Express - May 30, 2020 0

From ages, space has always mesmerized humans, this fascination also depicted in various ancient texts. Space has been the main stream subject of many films, especially of Hollywood. There is hardly anyone in the world who doesn’t know about movies like "Star Wars", "Star Trek" etc. These movies have been around a while, and have become a source for many space myths that people holds today. It’s to be said that, there is a big difference between people's beliefs and facts about space. Is the technology or scenes depicted in space movies really possible?

So let’s dig deep and try to evaluate the "spatial concepts" shown in such films on the basis of science.

Myth: Noises such as bomb blasts can be heard in space.

Fact: Almost all space films feature explosions. But since there is no air as a medium and no vibrating atom in space, sound molecules cannot migrate. Hence, no voice can be heard. If the sound of space were really heard on Earth, then sound generated by pulsar light fountains, collisions of spatial objects, black holes etc. would have made the Earth not habitable.

Myth: Laser beam can be seen in space.

Fact: Many sci-fi films showcase laser beams as a weapon of destruction. But the laser beam is only visible when it heats up the particles in the surrounding atmosphere after exiting the source. This illuminated particles reaches our eyes, so it can be seen. But in fact, there is no atmosphere in space and there is no question of laser beams appearing to us that way.

Myth: Black holes can swallow everything.

Fact: According to popular belief, a black hole can be compared to a space "garbage collector” and it can swallow space objects of any shape or size. It is a fact that black holes have tremendous gravitational force and their gravity is so powerful that even rays of light cannot escape from it. But a black hole cannot swallow objects larger than its size. Although a black hole can pull anything close to its event horizon, But it has no effect on objects outside it. Moreover, the size of a black hole's event horoscope is very small.

Myth: Weight is not felt in space.

Fact: Many people believe that there is no gravity in space so one can feel complete weightlessness. It is a fact that astronauts experience weightlessness, but only as long as they are in orbit of the Earth or a large spatial object like so. Once they out of this orbit they are always under the influence of gravity, even if that influence is very weak.

Myth: An “Asteroid Belt” between Mars and Jupiter is fatal.

Fact: Especially in "Star Wars" films, the protagonist of the film toils hard to moves his plane or spaceship through the middle of the belt, which looks thrilling on the cinema screen. But the reality is different. In fact, while passing through the asteroid belt, the chance of collision with any rock is one in a billion! The reason being that, asteroid belt is so vast and the small-to-large rocks are many miles apart. If the navigation of a spaceship or aircraft is assigned to a blind person, it is more likely that he will pass through the asteroid belt alive!

Myth: The sun is yellow.

Fact: The sun is believed to be a yellow and constantly burning star. But a lot of people have no idea what’s going on inside the sun. The sun is not yellow and it appears yellow, as the earth's atmosphere gives it a yellow color. Sunlight is pure white. Moreover, the sun is not burning, but its heat is due to the fusion process taking place in its core.
So friends, these were some myths about space and its reality.

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TECH

Fighter Plane Ejection Seat- How It Works?

Knowledge Express - May 28, 2020 0

The pilot cannot jump out of the cockpit by himself when it comes to abandoning a fighter plane in an emergency.

It is almost impossible to get out of a supersonic plane at a speed of 750 to 1000 miles per hour in the time when the plane is uncontrolled.

At the time of abandoning the plane, the pilot can die instantly if he collides with a horizontal wing/tailplane.

To avoid this risk, each fighter plane has an ejection seat that safely ejects the pilot out of the cockpit in the event of a disaster. This is actually the seat on which the pilot operates the aircraft.

The pilot, who wants to evacuate the crashed plane, first removes the canopy from its cockpit.

This arrangement is automatic, so when the ejection button is pressed, the explosives are placed in a bolt filled with explosives blasts and it automatically detached the connection with the cockpit.

Then, in half a second, the rocket below the ejection seat generates a strong upward thrust, raising the seat together and lifting the pilot to a height of 30 to 40 meters.

This ascends the pilot at tremendous speeds, so there is no risk of colliding with the rear rudder or wings.

Of course, the few moments of ejection time prove to be a test for the pilot, as the sudden upward shock received by the rocket increases the effect of gravity on his body by 50 times and the pressure is unbearable.

For many pilots in the past, it has also proven to be fatal.

It does not take more than 2 seconds for the pilot to get out of the cockpit, including his seat, after pressing the ejection button or pulling the lever.

Depending on the weight of the pilot, the seat inflates to a certain level, so a small parachute with an average diameter of 1.5 m in the backrest opens and partially controls the pilot as well as the fall of the seat.

After opening the canopy of a large parachute for a while, a small mechanical motor called a separator motor automatically releases the seat belt.

The released weighted seat falls to the ground below and the pilot lands lightly based on his large parachute.

One thing to keep in mind is that the provision of the ejection seat in a fighter plane does not necessarily mean that the safety of the pilot is always maintained.

If you look at the world average, the safety figure is about 90%. In the remaining 10 percent of cases, the pilots were killed while being ejected.

There have also been cases of some of the crashed aircraft's ejection seats being blown up with a tremendous push and colliding with the cockpit's canopy as it does not open at all.

Science-Health

The Impressive Health Benefits of Bitter Foods

Knowledge Express - May 28, 2020 1

A Bitter Bite for a Better Appetite

The French word for delicious food is: "Bon appétit". But the reality is that our definition of "Bon appétit" does not include bitterness. Do you know that the inclusion of bitterness in food can prevent many health problems and especially stomach-related problems like acidity, ulcers, and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)?

According to the map of the tongue, the taste buds are located in the middle of the back of the tongue. Our highly developed sense of smell becomes attentive even before the bitter substance could reach us.

However, according to one study, genetic variation in people determines the ability to recognize the bitter taste, which means that some people can comfortably eat bitter things, while others have a strong dislike for it.

According to new research, from an early age, bitter foods should be included in the diet of a child. Along with the food substance like sweet, spicy, salty, etc., a bitter substance also needs to be given to the child so that the child becomes interested in the bitter taste.

If a child is given bitter food from childhood, the child's tongue is trained to taste bitter. Bitterness is a natural thirst-quenching and useful digestive power that stimulates digestive juices. Moreover, contrary to the general approach, it in fact improves the ability to discern other tastes and thus promotes a healthy appetite.

Bitter taste improves the internal system of the body and gives it coolness. In addition, it helps to stimulate the body's nervous system and also promotes body flow. In addition, being a laxative and diuretic in nature, it has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-warming properties.

Infamous among vegetarians, bitter gourd (although many prefer bitter gourd in meals), broccoli, cucumber, lettuce, leafy greens, etc. are the best candidates for an advanced diet in the form of bitterness.

Basil, barley, fenugreek, turmeric, etc. are natural bitter ingredients in Indian cuisine. It is a well-known fact that Indian food is considered to be the healthiest and tastiest in the world. Bitterness not only adds to the value of food, but it also has the value of medicinal remedies in Ayurveda.

According to the scripture called "Tiktarasa" - "Bitterness" and "sourness" have opposite values. In Ayurveda, a bitter mixture is prepared with a water extractor with a ghee base for the treatment of viral infections like stomach acidity, ulcers, indigestion, or Helicobacter pylori. This mixture neutralizes the sourness of acid, with bitterness.

Modern medical science is trying to decode the Ayurvedic diet and its medicinal properties with the help of technology. The latest feature in Bioinformatics is known as "Ayur-Informatics". This study is based on Ethno Botany, Ethno Pharmacology, and is now contributing to modern drug design, along with Indian medicine.

To avoid the bitterness of drugs later, add bitterness to the daily diet now. However, it goes without saying that excessive use of any flavor or ingredient not only spoils your appetite but also your health.

Finally “Bon appétit”.

TECH

Can excessive use of mobile phone leads to brain cancer?

Knowledge Express - May 27, 2020 0

Can excessive use of mobile phone leads to disease like brain cancer? This evergreen question has been bothering mobile phone users for many year. The good news is that their awkwardness finally wear away as the two-and-a-half-decade-old question is finally answered.

The bad news for mobile users that unfortunately the experts have answered "YES".

For the past many years the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have been researching the effects of mobile phone signals on human. At the end of long research, scientist have stated that electromagnetic waves can be harmful to human body. If average mobile user spends 30 minutes a day talking on their phone, it is possible that they will get brain cancer in a period of 10 years.

At the end of a research expedition years ago on "the effect that mobile phones can have on the brain of an average mobile user for 30 minutes a day", researchers concluded that electromagnetic waves do not warm brain cells when a mobile phone constantly held next to ears during a conversation.

A few years after this research when a British researcher placed the worm between the waves of a mobile phone the number of cells in worm increased, causing its body size increase by 10%. It's noteworthy that during the experiment the cells of the organism did not thaw at all. Even though human brain cells do not heat up due to the waves of mobile phones, it is possible that in the long run their number will increase and turn into brain tumors.

Few years ago, researchers in Finland, after lengthy experiment, reported that the appearance of 400 proteins of brain cells changed under the influence of electromagnetic waves, when talked for an hour on mobile phone. If the structure of this protein changes under the influence of electromagnetism, blood enters into the brain cells and disrupts its functions. Each brain cell dissolves automatically at the end of its life. If this process is hampered, some brain cells will eventually turn into cancerous tumors. The list compiled by World Health Organization for harmful substance for human body includes Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (commonly known as DDT), lead, motor vehicles exhaust etc., now mobile phone is also included in the list.

The statement that people who hold a mobile phone close to their ears for 30 minutes a day can fall a victim of brain cancer in the long run has naturally, worried the mobile phone users around the world. Is there a way to get rid of this anxiety?

Why not? There are two solutions instead of one; the first is very simple: give up your mobile phone forever! Naturally, in today's age it is not practical to do so.

Another (and practical) solution : Instead holding your mobile phone next to your ear, use a hands-free kit to avoid electromagnetic waves. An electromagnetic current acting on the ears as well as the brain is around 2 watts, when the mobile handset is held before the ear as observed during an experiment. When you use a hand-free kit with Bluetooth, the current is reduced 200 times to only 0.0025 watts.

How to check radiation level of mobile phone?

Well, its simple: you just need to press *#07# on mobile. Different countries follows different criterion on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) value, United States defines a safe SAR value at less than 1.6 W/Kg, and like so in other countries but remember SAR should be not be above two, else it could potentially pose a risk.

Mobile radiation by brand:

Phones emitting the most radiation SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) in watts per kilogram	SAR Value
Xiaomi Mi A1	1.75
OnePlus 5T	1.68
Xiaomi Mi Max 3	1.58
OnePlus 6T	1.55
HTC U12 Elite	1.48
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3	1.45
Google Pixel 3XL	1.39
OnePlus 5	1.39
iPhone 7	1.38
Sony Xperia X21 Compact	1.36
HTC Design 12/12 Plus	1.34
Google Pixel 3	1.33
OnePlus 6	1.33
iPhone 8	1.32
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5	1.29
ZTE AXON 7 mini	1.29

Its to be mentioned that compare to other products, Samsung Mobiles proven out to be most efficient in SAR value.

Internet

What Would Life Be Like Without The Internet?

Knowledge Express - May 23, 2020 1

An interesting question in modern world where the internet plays an pivotal part of everyday life, business and society! Let’s examine what is the impact on life without internet?

Well, first we should ask the question in more specific circumstances. What would life be like without the internet if the 'plug' was pulled today? Rather than trying to imagine a world without the internet, we would have explored this, looking at the subject from this angle.

There is a complex question of how exactly the Internet can pull the plug due to the extended infrastructure created by the Internet. It will probably need to shut down every server and local DNS in the world. Some people have talked about the big virus infections spread by all servers and computers, providing them / the internet in a paralyzed state. There is also another wild principle where the wind will disrupt anything produced by huge solar flares that carry current from telegraph wires, anything metal, computers, servers, etc.

Life without the Internet - individual users

How will the lack of internet affect the average individual user? Every teenager screams except that they can’t log in to Facebook, it all comes down to how much we personally use the internet and for that. Some of us rarely use the internet, where others live life around it! Similarly some people who use Second Life live a completely new life within the Internet.

I asked a few people their initial feelings about not having the internet, they said it’s here;

"A lot of people uses internet and if someone pulled the plug off internet, everyone would complain about it and ultimately they situation is nothing less than chaos"- Marie– 16

"Well, In my opinion people would have start talking to each other like old days and morning chat would be back at the post office fees. People switched back to letters instead of emails."- Dories – 28

"It will cost me lot at work because in our office most of the work are facilitated by internet and computers, going back to old days means you just have to sort out thing manually, and it cost a whole day."- Debbie – 45

"Boring life! No shop online, no chatting, internet really helps a lot of people like me who find it difficult to get around" -Synthia - 60+

Socializing - Can our youth socialize without the internet?

Many of us use the internet to communicate, especially in parentheses under the age of 10. Our demands for social communication and networking on the Internet are huge, from email to chat forums, social networks, dating sites and even to virtual worlds. So it’s easy to expect that life without the internet will force people to go back to grass roots and socialize and communicate at a very basic level. However with this my concern, especially the people around the inside of the lower age bracket who have grown up with the internet around them, will be able to accept social engagement at the grass root level and know how to socialize? Will this further enhance communication skills and language in relation to the study of how ‘Internet slang’ has merged into our language skills? Our ability to meet new people outside of our immediate area will be broken and so we will talk about who we meet, who we interact with and with whom we spend our lives. How did you meet your spouse? Was the Internet involved in the process?

Life without internet – communication

We use the Internet to communicate more than ever before and it has become an integral part of any standard means of communication. So without the internet, we have to adapt our means of communication. I highly doubt we will send smoke cues, but the letters will fill in the gaps left by e-mails and the phone will fill in the gaps created by instant messaging, chat and social media. The increase in posted mail and phone calls will definitely benefit our local postal services and telephone network providers, but the communication we wanted about the internet was free! So, suppose it is an exaggeration to say that we will break down all pens and paper, start licking stamps and we will call everyone we know. Next we will probably resort to the basics, which are to stay free and just ‘talk’ with friends and family.

Life Speed No Broadband Speed! Slow down

It is a simple observation that the internet has accelerated the world and we live. We communicate faster, we can buy and sell faster, and we can get information more quickly. So with the dilemma of not having the internet, we expect the world, business, society and communications to slow down. Facing this big drop in the speed of the process will have an impact on the whole business and society and we will wonder how we coped without it.

Life without internet - effects on business

Nowadays almost all businesses have some connection with the internet, even if it is a simple business listing or store online store. How will the loss of the Internet affect businesses around the world? Maybe a global recession, stock markets will collapse, millions of businesses will be busted and millions will lose their jobs? Will businesses using the internet be greatly affected and the MAC or break factor if they can survive without it? But this destruction may have some advantages; As customers we will probably start buying loc locally, enriching our local towns and shops. We will seek local services and sustain the local economy by trading in areas close to us. The loss of jobs related to internet business will be difficult to digest. There are many other jobs that have no direct connection with the internet, in addition to the sudden high demand for jobs in our local supermarket.

What businesses can survive?

Many large businesses ‘accept’ the Internet and have not only found their existence around it, so we will still be able to find a good number of businesses in terms of business. They used the Internet only as an advertising medium or as an additional virtual shop. As long as they have diversity and a strong customer base they will adapt in any way they need to keep the business going.

Decrease in information and resources

We all know that the internet is a huge source directory, full of useful and useless information, all beautiful at the fingertips. So without that, would we be able to find the chemical compound of silver, or the world record time of eating after eight? Books! Quite simply, we will resort to the old school principle of reading books from libraries. Finding the same information that the Internet can provide in your local library will certainly be difficult but if you think about it, the Internet basically takes the concept of a library and expands about a million times!

Life without the Internet – Conclusion

We need to remember where we are today without the Internet. The Internet was a technological advancement that made us great in the 21st century and we changed the way we socialize, business and buy goods. It has paved the way for the future and there are still many exciting advances ahead of itself. Witnessing the loss of the Internet is probably very likely, but in one way or another I am convinced that as human beings we will adapt and live as we have for thousands of years. Those who have grown up with the well-established internet around them cannot understand life without it. However there are many of us who have lived prematurely and experienced life without the internet.

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Social Media TECH

Tips to Boost Your Social Media

Knowledge Express - May 23, 2020 0

Introduction:

Social media has become a global phenomenon, immersing millions and millions of people around the world, but for the social media page, especially in the world of entrepreneurship, for success; one has to make every effort to attract loyal followers. Here are some valuable tips on how to do this:

1. Market yourself

Naturally, the first thing you have to do is encourage and persuade people to follow and the best way to do this is simply to "tell them to follow you". This can be done effectively by making your page available on social media pages so that social media aficionados will not take much time to find your profile.

2. Provide links in your profile that will lead directly to your website's homepage.

Social Express your sincere intention to connect by sending relevant emails to your subscribers on social media. Email Integrate your social media profile links with your email signature. When you distribute business cards, make sure you include social media profile usernames.

3. Proper setting of profiles

There are a lot of things to be confused about when you are initially setting up your profile for the purpose of increasing the number of social media followers; Here are some important details to consider:

People are currently on the craze to join the bandwagon and try to stay on almost all social networking sites because they want to generate a large number of online followers. This is not really advisable as it is very difficult to monitor and maintain the number of followers. Choose some powerful social media sites that are more suitable for your business. Some of the most influential sites are Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram; Whichever way you want to promote your brand, there are useful social media sites.

When you use different profile names for the social media sites you are in, it will be difficult to gather followers as they will be confused. Even if people want to follow your profile on other social media platforms, they will eventually leave if your profile is too hard to find.

The avatar you use in your profile determines your page and sets you apart from others. It will be part of your identity and you are advised that you use one avatar for your profile on different profiles. Since Avatar is your identity, don't give up the power of Avatar.

Explain in detail what your business can do for them and why they should follow your page, this way they will be compelled to click on your website link and learn more about your brand and what benefits you can give them.

4. Social media page automation

The fact is, social media is by no means automated, and you really have to log in whenever you want to create new posts or upload files and photos. But, there are fail-safe ways to automate your social media page; Listing postings of images, text posts, and links can use services like HotSuite and Buffer, depending on your preferred date and time. WordPress plugins can also be installed so that it can automatically send blog post links.

Motion Automation helps a lot in establishing a powerful social media presence as your brand reaches more people through automated posts even when you are not logged in 24/7. But make sure you also have time to share some of the other people’s posts and content on social media sites that also share your posts. Also, make time for some online conversations.

5. Follower engagement

Personal presence on social media sites doesn’t really need to be done by the business owner, but having a team to post and communicate with followers will be more effective in building more social media followers. People are more interested when there are real live people with whom they can communicate instead of just generating automated messages appearing regularly on their pages. This is basically what they call social media because people should socialize with real people. Remember that in the business world, you don’t just sell your brand; You sell yourself and your company too. Adding personal contact to connect with potential customers is more effective than 100% automation. It is very important for customers that if they have some questions or complaints, there are real people with whom they can communicate. Customers feel valued by your business when they accept your comments by giving them credit through your page or by posting a personal blog about them.

6. Accept by sharing and liking other people's content

Spend at least 15 minutes or a little more time reading and commenting on other people’s posts or choosing the valuable and relevant social media content they post as this can encourage follower engagement and ultimately generate more followers for the following reasons:

Always people prefer a symbiotic relationship; When they think and know that you have taken the time to comment and share on their posts, it means that you spent some time with them. When that happens, they'll probably take back the favor and share your content with their audience so your brand can reach more people.

People and followers of posts you have shared and commented on will be able to see your name on your pages regularly and when people see you constantly, they will probably follow your page in the coming days.

Sharing and selecting other people's content will keep you focused on what's new and what's the latest trends in the industry you're in. It can help you develop new posts and new posts that can really encourage more people to follow your social media profile.

7. Citing other companies

If you want your business or brand to get more attention on social media sites, properly link to another company's profile when you mention it in your posts. And in return these companies that you mentioned and linked to will also share comments on their own sites, allowing you to be more open to their own audience; This will then dramatically increase the number of your followers. This works the same way when people accept your acceptance, companies do too.

8. Production of relevant content regularly

When you have valuable and relevant content posted regularly, people will be more interested in following your page and sharing your posts. It is better to plan a regular posting with high-optimized content. One of the best ways for people to stay in the minds of your followers is to have a constant presence through regular content posts. People should lose interest in following you if they don't see regular activities on your page. The items you choose to post on your site will make a significant difference; Make sure that when you post any advice, your followers will get what they have signed up for, and make sure that all your posts boost your brand or your business. Unrelated posts will not be very useful and will only cause your followers to lose interest and no longer promote your page. Grow your business with exceptionally powerful content.

9. Pay for exposure

Getting more exposure on social media by increasing the number of likes will be great for your business, but sometimes you have to spend a little more to expand your horizons and widen your horizons. The more people view your page, the more followers and the likelihood of having more followers will lead to more sales and ultimately more profits. Paying for advertising will also grow your business and there are plenty of opportunities to post your ads on pages you never knew existed.

10. Separate the individual from the commercial entity

We mentioned giving your page a personal touch, but this is a completely different thing. You should not be overly personal and do not overestimate your personal opinions, preferences, and opinions; Because this will annoy or bore your potential customers and also your existing customers; And individual posts should be done on a separate social media account. Follow topics related to your business because these are the people who follow you.

11. Do some analytics to measure your success in social media

Every business needs to track the effectiveness of their marketing campaigns on social media as well. Measuring the success or fall of a social media marketing strategy will be useful in developing new tactics to increase the number of followers, although it depends not only on the number of followers but also on the quality; It would be better if there was a target audience. People who decide to follow your page will make a good addition to your email marketing list because they initially showed interest in your brand or business. Monitor and track how many of these followers actually visited your website through the links you integrated into your website; This is especially important in determining the success of your social media campaigns.

12. Arouse emotions

We need to include emotions especially a little funny shock; Your posts will be more interesting when a dash of humor is included and it will encourage more followers to share your content, making your profile available to more potential followers.

13. Find out what your audience wants and what interests them

Don’t just post what you think people want to see and read because most of the things you think about won’t be interesting to most people. Take a look at some of the analyzes and try to find the ones that most social media aficionados are interested in. Take a look at what's trending and what kind of posts get the most comments, shares, or likes. Try to generate similar content, but also consider what your business is.

14. Post blogs on popular sites similar to your business or with a related niche

Contributing to relevant and highly-optimized blog posts on popular niche sites and connecting them or linking them to your social media network profile will get more people interested in following your page because it gives them a clear message that you are not just selling your brand, But you can share valuable information with all your followers. Popular sites will establish the business and brand credibility that your content is placed on their site. More people clicking on the links on your blog post will mean more followers and this will be really good for your business because you have more people interested in your brand.

15. Create network-specific landing pages

Creating a landing page on your business site for people who visit your social media page and link the pages to your other social; Media BIOS will be a great way to better make people aware of your brand. Although it will only generate a negligible number of followers, it will help drive more traffic to your business website and definitely increase conversions.

16. Entice people with encouragement

One of the best ways to get the attention of most web visitors is to offer them incentives if they follow your social media profile, share, and share your posts. People are in a craze for what discounts, freebies, and coupons they can get when they follow your page. This is a sure-fire way to encourage more people to follow you, but don't fool the offers and be true to all your offers. Be careful, offering incentives, it should be working otherwise people will lose interest and they think this offer is just a scam to follow your page.

There are probably hundreds of more ways to increase the number of followers for a business's social media page, but these are proven effective ways used by the most successful businesses around the world by those trusted successful businesses. Social media platforms are really very popular places to establish brand credibility and presence; And a dramatic increase in the number of outlets will open up a bridge of sales prospects and improve business revenue there. With likes of NinjaMails etc., you can instantly triple your sales and inquiries!.

Biography Science

Srinivasa Ramanujan-The man who knew infinity

Knowledge Express - May 19, 2020 0

Srinivasa Ramanujan

Srinivasa Ramanujan, the extraordinary Indian mathematician who made significant contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory and continued fractions, was born in Erode, Tamil Nadu, during the British regime. Since childhood, he found himself attracted to solving mathematical equations and problems. Considering, Srinivas Ramanujan education, He was so intent on mathematics that he could not focus on any other subjects and failed most of them, leaving himself without any graduation certificates.

During his short life, Ramanujan independently compiled nearly 3,900 results of which many were totally new. His genuine and unconventional results, such as the Ramanujan Prime, the Ramanujan Theta function, Partition formulae, and Mock Theta functions, have opened entire new areas of work and further research. It took ages for contemporary mathematician to prove his theorems.

Ramanujan is often compared with other mathematical geniuses such as Eular and Jacobi who possessed incredible calibers. He became youngest Fellows of the Royal Society at his time and only the second Indian member to do so, also the first Indian to be elected a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge.

Hardy-Ramanujan Number 1729

While on his stay in England, Ramanujan partnered with G. H. Hardy, a renowned English Mathematician, at the University of Cambridge. Both of them formulated many equations together and propounded many theorems to the field of mathematics. Hardy was a mathematical rigour, whereas Ramanujan was a deeply religious man who relied very strongly on his intuition and insights. While in England, Hardy worked hard fill the gaps in Ramanujan’s education and mentor him in the need for formal proofs to support his results, without disturbing his inspiration- a conflict that is not found easy.

Ramanujan (Center) and G.H.Hardy (Extreme Right)

The number 1729 which is now known as the Hardy-Ramanujan number leads to a famous event. It occurred when Hardy visited Ramanujan at a hospital to see his well being. In Hardy’s words: I remembered seeing him when he was ill at Putney. I ridden in taxi cab bearing number 1729 and I remarked that the number seemed to be rather a dull one, and that hoped that it was not an unfavorable omen. “No”, Ramanujan said, “It’s quiet a interesting number; the smallest number expressible as the sum of two cubes in two different ways!!”

It is to be noted that before this small anecdote, Hardy quoted that Littlewood as saying, “Every single, positive integer is one of Ramanujan’s personal friends.”

The couple of ways are:

1729 = 13 + 123 = 93 + 103

This beautiful idea has created the notion of “taxicab numbers”.

For his work on intricate composite numbers; Ramanujan was awarded a BSc (Bachelor of Science) degree in March 1916. The first part of his composite numbers work, is published as a paper in by the London Mathematical Society. The paper contains 50+ pages and various properties of such numbers are elaborated and proved rigorously. This give the immense popularity to Ramanujan which is fairly deserved.

Ramanujan credited his unmatchable mathematical imagination as a boon which he believed, he got from his family goddess, he was staunch Hindu and practice Hinduism.

“An equation for me has no meaning; unless it expresses a thought of God”

Ramanujan has health issues from very beginning of his life. He faced immense problems staying in foreign country and deal with foreign food, which eventually destroyed his physical health, and he fall victim to tuberculosis in 1919. He succumbed to death in 1920 at very early age of 22. Alas! If he could survive more; one could only imagine how great results he would have produced in the field of Mathematics. One of the very bright star in the glittering math galaxy is stolen by Thanatos.

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