A Short History of the Fibonacci and Golden Numbers with Their Applications

Autor/in	Debnath, Lokenath
Titel	A Short History of the Fibonacci and Golden Numbers with Their Applications
Quelle	In: International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 42 (2011) 3, S.337-367 (31 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0020-739X
Schlagwörter	Mathematics Education; Numbers; Science Education History; Career Development; Change Agents; Number Concepts; Number Systems; Mathematical Applications; Equations (Mathematics); Mathematical Formulas; Problem Sets; Problem Solving; Intellectual History; Scientists + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mathematische Bildung; Zahlenraum; Berufsentwicklung; Number concept; Zahlbegriff; Number system; Zahlensystem; Angewandte Mathematik; Innermathematische Anwendung; Equations; Mathematics; Gleichungslehre; Mathematische Formel; Problemstellung; Problemlösen; Geistesgeschichte; Scientist; Wissenschaftler
Abstract	This article deals with a brief history of Fibonacci's life and career. It includes Fibonacci's major mathematical discoveries to establish that he was undoubtedly one of the most brilliant mathematicians of the Medieval Period. Special attention is given to the Fibonacci numbers, the golden number and the Lucas numbers and their fundamental properties with enlightening examples. A large number of exciting applications of these numbers to mathematical, physical, biological and engineering sciences is included. It also contains a wide variety of material accessible to college and even high school mathematics students and teachers at all levels. Included is also mathematical information that puts the professionals and prospective mathematical scientists at the forefront of current research. (Contains 8 figures.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10