Fibonacci numbers

Overview
Important

The Fibonacci sequence is defined by a recurrence relation: F0=0F_0 = 0, F1=1F_1 = 1, and for n2n \geq 2, Fn=Fn1+Fn2F_n = F_{n-1} + F_{n-2}.

Important properties

  • Each term is the sum of the two previous terms.

  • The sequence grows quickly as nn increases.

  • The ratio Fn+1/FnF_{n+1}/F_n approaches the golden ratio as nn becomes large.

  • Fibonacci numbers appear in nature, such as in the arrangement of leaves or seeds.