Combining e, π, i, 1, and 0 (arguably the five most important numbers in math) into one equation is elegant. Combining factorials and powers into infinite sums via a Taylor series to evaluate e or values of trig functions is amazing. Both of these circumstances bring a connectivity to mathematics that is beautiful to behold.
To me, one of the most beautiful things in math is that when the parabola is rolled along its curvature, the path of the parabola's focus creates a catenary... a link connecting quadratic equations to hyperbolic functions.
This is a personal opinion question... what in mathematics is beautiful to you?
2006-08-07
09:39:10
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