In this video we will take an in depth look at the fast inverse square root and see where the mysterious number 0x5f3759df comes from. This algorithm became famous after id Software open sourced the engine for Quake III. On the way we will also learn about floating point numbers and newton's method.
- How to give an effective math talk
- General resources on preparing a talk (not specific to mathematics):
- Preparing a poster presentation
- Resources for teachers (relevant literature)
- Using PowerPoint