Izvleček
Članek v dveh delih prinaša podroben prikaz življenja in dela skrivnostnega indijskega matematičnega genija S. A. Ramanujana, ki vse od leta 1920 dalje navdušuje mlade Indijce za matematiko. Prvi del se osredotoči na njegovo mladost v Indiji, zaključi pa z vsebino znamenitih pisem med njim in angleškim matematikom G. H. Hardyjem. Članek obeležuje njegovo minulo 130. obletnico rojstva in prihajajočo 100. obletnico smrti, učiteljem pa ponudi zgodbo, da z njo lahko navdušijo tudi slovensko mladino za učenje in raziskovanje matematike.
Abstract
Srinivasa Aiyangar Ramanujan (1887–1920) – Part 1
The main focus of this two-part article is a detailed account of the life and work of S. A. Ramanujan. Ever
since 1920, this mysterious Indian mathematical genius has inspired young Indians to study mathematics. The first section examines his early years in India and concludes with the content of the celebrated letters between Ramanujan and the English mathematician G. H. Hardy. The article marks the recent 130th anniversary of Ramanujan’s birth and the forthcoming centennial of his death. In addition, it provides a wealth of information for Slovenian teachers, who can use it to inspire future generations of students to learn and research mathematics.