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arXiv · 2003.14035

The Transcendence of $\pi$ and the Squaring of the Circle -- Die Transzendenz von $\pi$ und die Quadratur des Kreises

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In this paper we prove the transcendence of $\pi$ using Hilbert's method. We also prove that all points constructible with compass and straightedge have algebraic coordinates. Thus we give a self-contained proof that squaring the circle is impossible, requiring only basic linear algebra, analysis and Cauchy's Integral Theorem. -- In diesem Aufsatz beweisen wir mit Hilberts Methode, dass $\pi$ transzendent ist. Weiter beweisen wir, dass alle mit Zirkel und Lineal konstruierbaren Punkte algebraische Koordinaten haben. Somit beweisen wir, dass die Quadratur des Kreises unm\"oglich ist. Der vorliegende Beweis ist in sich abgeschlossen und setzt nur grundlegende lineare Algebra und Analysis und den Cauchy'schen Integralsatz voraus.

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Lorenz Milla. 2020-03-31. The Transcendence of $\pi$ and the Squaring of the Circle -- Die Transzendenz von $\pi$ und die Quadratur des Kreises. https://arxiv.org/abs/2003.14035

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