BUFFON IN THE ROUND.

Abstract

The distribution of the number of intersections of a needle and the circumference of a circle is studied under two distinct assumptions on the random manner in which the former is tossed on the circle. Numerical results and graphs are provided. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0710752

Entities

People

  • Marcel F. Neuts
  • Peter Purdue

Organizations

  • Purdue University

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics