Mathematicians discover new way of multiplying large numbers
The findings may represent the 'fastest multiplication algorithm mathematically possible'
Mathematicians have reportedly discovered a new way of multiplying two numbers together.
The new technique is for really large numbers, and if it passes a peer-review, could be the fastest possible way of multiplying whole numbers.
According to the mathematicians, from Australia and France, long multiplication used to be the only way to multiply - but proved tedious and time-consuming when the numbers became too large.
Even for computers, the long multiplication algorithm, defined as n to the power of, could reportedly take months if each number had a billion digits.
20-Year-Old DU Student, Named 'World's Fastest Human Calculator', Wants to Eradicate Math Phobia
Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash, who emerged as world's fastest human computer by winning the Mental Calculation World Championship at Mind Sports Olympiad in London earlier this month, is all set to embark on a mission to eradicate mathematics phobia both in India and abroad.
The 20-year-old Hyderabadi, who became the first Indian and also the first Asian to win the gold in the 23-year-old history of the Mind Sports Olympiad, has 'vision math' to eradicate math phobia across the world and make it lovable.
This math prodigy is keen to make brain training a daily and popular culture like gym culture for physical fitness.
A graduate in math from St. Stephen College, Delhi, Bhanu emerged the winner at Mental Calculation World Championship, which saw competitors from 13 countries vying for the top honours on August 15.