2n in scientific computation and beyond

  • Authors:
  • S. K. Sen;Hans Agarwal

  • Affiliations:
  • Department of Mathematical Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, 150 West University Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901-6975, United States;Energy Research Center, Lehigh University 117 ATLSS Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18018, United States

  • Venue:
  • Mathematical and Computer Modelling: An International Journal
  • Year:
  • 2006

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Abstract

Certain decimal numbers have special characteristics unlike those of most others. These sometimes have enormous physical significance, or very interesting mathematical/scientific properties, or both at the same time. The present article attempts to explore the significance of the decimal number 2^n, the logarithm to base 2, and the binary equivalence (representation) corresponding to 2^n both in the physical/natural world and in the pure mathematical environment, specifically in the area of computer/computational science. Also, among the number systems in different bases, the status of the base 2^n, specifically for n=1, in the realm of computational/computer science is also stressed.