AI Engineer - Learn how to integrate AI into software applications
The Private Equity Associate Certification
Overview
Google, IBM & Meta Certificates – 40% Off
One plan covers every Professional Certificate on Coursera.
Unlock All Certificates
Explore the fascinating Collatz Conjecture in this 25-minute video lecture. Delve into the mathematical mystery that has puzzled experts for decades, starting with an introduction to the conjecture and its basic principles. Examine concrete examples to better understand the concept, followed by a loose argument supporting the conjecture. Investigate the expected value associated with the problem and discover how Gaussian integers relate to this intriguing mathematical puzzle. Conclude by exploring the concept of cycles within the Collatz Conjecture, gaining a comprehensive understanding of this captivating mathematical problem.
Syllabus
Intro
Collatz Conjecture
Example
Loose Argument
Expected Value
Gaussian Integers
Cycles
Taught by
Michael Penn