I am not into number theory at all -- is there a specific reason why some researchers spend enormous effort on calculating millions of digits in the decimal (or any other base) expansions of irrationals like pi? Are there known connections to applied fields such as cryptography, e.g.?
do decimal expansions of irrationals have applications?
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