Euler's identity

proper noun

The equation e^(iπ)=-1,!, which unifies diverse fields of mathematics.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. complex analysisThe equation e^(iπ)=-1,!, which unifies diverse fields of mathematics.

Origin

Named after Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler (1707–1783).

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Translations

German eulersche Identität
  • eulersche Identitätequation
Polish tożsamość Eulera
  • tożsamość Euleraequation
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