Srinivasa Ramanujan's Stick

Srinivasa Ramanujan's Stick
Origin	Srinivasa Ramanujan
Type	Stick (2 Foot Long)
Effects	Lets the user easily solve complex math problems
Downsides	Only works with young people
Activation	Drawing an infinity symbol in sand
Collected by	Warehouse 12
Section	Scientia-732T
Aisle	389194-2816
Shelf	377642-6754-539
Date of Collection	July 7, 1901
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Origin

Srinivasa Ramanujan (December 22, 1887-April 26, 1920) was an Indian mathematician and autodidact who, with almost no formal training in pure mathematics, made extraordinary contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions. Ramanujan initially developed his own mathematical research in isolation, which was quickly recognized by Indian mathematicians. When his skills became apparent to the wider mathematical community, centered in Europe at the time, he began a famous partnership with the English mathematician G.H. Hardy. He rediscovered previously known theorems in addition to producing new work.

Effect

This stick was used by Ramanujan when he was little to draw math equations in sand. Warehouse 12 Agents heard of him doing such problems, and toke the stick, believing it to be an artifact. When someone draws the infinity symbol in sand, they will be able to easily solve complex math problems for a short amount of time. However, this effect only works for young people, generally people below the age of 16.