Exercise 90Number theory › IrrationalityL1Added 3 Nov 2026
Irrationality of π
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Statement
State Lambert's theorem and deduce that is irrational.
Hint
Lambert: if then . Apply this to .
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Solution
Lambert's theorem. For , is irrational.
Application. . If , this would contradict Lambert (since ). So .
Conclusion. is irrational.
Remark. The first proof was due to Lambert (1761). Lindemann later proved is transcendental (1882).