TITLE

# A Simple Proof that Î¶(2) = $$\frac{\pi^{2}}{6}$$

AUTHOR(S)
Hirschhorn, Michael
PUB. DATE
September 2011
SOURCE
Mathematical Intelligencer;Sep2011, Vol. 33 Issue 3, p81
SOURCE TYPE
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
The article presents the derivation of the mathematical formula.
ACCESSION #
65322933

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