The calculation of e to many significant digits

Sale, AHJ (1968) The calculation of e to many significant digits. The Computer Journal, 11 (2). pp. 229-230.

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	e, many digits, accurate, Algol 60
ID Code:	121
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Deposited On:	30 Dec 2004
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