(algorithm)
Definition: Compute the nth hexadecimal digit of π efficiently, without having to compute preceding digits.
Author: PEB
David Bailey, Peter Borwein, and Simon Plouffe, On the rapid computation of various polylogarithmic constants, Math. Comp. 66(1997), 903-913.
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Entry modified 24 March 2005.
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Paul E. Black, "BBP algorithm", in
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data
Structures [online], Paul E. Black, ed.,
U.S. National Institute of
Standards and Technology. 24 March 2005. (accessed TODAY)
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