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5 Numbers

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Five programmes in which Simon Singh explores the history and significance of five numbers.
4: i. A look at the mysterious imaginary number known to many as the square root of minus one.
How are we to picture such a number that doesn't exist in reality, but is the only number needed to solve every equation known to humanity? Producer Adrian Washbourne E-MAIL: scirad@bbc.co.uk

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Unknown:
Simon Singh
Producer:
Adrian Washbourne
Source: Radio Times

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