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The calculation of e to many significant digits

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posted on 2023-05-25, 21:59 authored by Sale, AHJ
The interesting problem of accurate evaluation of the number e is discussed, and a new technique proposed which evaluates the digits of e (in any base) in sequence. The technique is easily programmed in a high-level langauage, and an Algol 60 algorithm is given.

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Publication title

The Computer Journal

Volume

11

Article number

2

Number

2

Pagination

229-230

Publisher

Unwin Brothers Limited

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  • Published

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  • Open

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