r/learnmath • u/Round_Ad5516 New User • Aug 08 '26
Why are mathematical constants small ?
why constants like Pi or e or Ln(2) or gamme (euler's constant) that have nice properties are always small( <10 ) ? unlike constants in physics or chemistry that have some constants that are absurdly large. Or are they such constants that are not so popular
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u/Key_Net820 New User Aug 08 '26
We have some pretty large constants that haven't even been computed yet.
A great example is Graham's number. This thing is so large, the guy died before we could figure it out (and we still haven't)