Ludolfph Coin
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Ludolfph Coin has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Oxford Mathematics (Nov 2025). In the episode "Measuring circles" on Oxford Mathematics, Ludolph van Ceulen is referenced as an expert for his work in computing π to many digits using polygon methods. The speaker notes that π was locally known as the Ludolphian number, highlighting van Ceulen's significant contributions to mathematics around the year 1600.
Dutch mathematician at Leiden (historical; associated with teaching and mathematical work there) specializing in Numerical computation of π, Geometry, Polygon approximation methods.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Oxford Mathematics |
Who talks about Ludolfph Coin on podcasts?
Ludolfph Coin came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Oxford Mathematics.
- Measuring circles (C = 2πr and A = πr²) on Oxford Mathematics (Nov 2025)