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September 2008
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infinite series

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Infinite series occupy a central and important place in mathematics. C. J. Sangwin shows us how eighteenth-century mathematician Leonhard Euler solved one of the foremost infinite series problems of his day.

Tags: geometric series : convergence : harmonic series : divergence : infinite series : integral test : Euler's solution to the Basel problem : sine : power series


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Leonhard Euler was one of the most prolific mathematicians of all time. This year marks the 300th anniversary of his birth. Robin Wilson starts off a four part series on Euler with a look at his life and work.

Tags: history of mathematics : geometry : harmonic series : topology : Euler : infinite series : euler year