Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Ratio

Fibonacci Numbers, Lucas Numbers, and Beyond

Documentary Apr 26, 2024 28 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E6: Fibonacci’s real name was Leonardo of Pisa. The nickname Fibonacci (“son of Bonacci”) was bestowed in the 1800s and the Fibonacci numbers were given its name by French mathematician Édouard Lucas—a Fibonacci progression enthusiast. Lucas proposed a related sequence, now known as Lucas numbers. Compare and contrast Lucas numbers with Fibonacci numbers. Then, generate other amazing patterns.

Documentary Apr 26, 2024 28 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

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Released: 2024
Run Time: 28 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

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: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.