Circle in the Euclidean space using Euler's Number

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The discussion centers on the mathematical significance of Euler's Number (e) in relation to the concepts of limits and circles in Euclidean space. Participants explore the expression (1 + 1/n)^n, which approaches Euler's Number as n approaches infinity, and its connection to circular functions in the complex plane, specifically e^(iθ). The conversation highlights the confusion surrounding the application of these concepts, particularly the transition from 0 to 1 and 1 to 0 in the context of circles.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of limits in calculus
  • Familiarity with Euler's Number (e)
  • Knowledge of complex numbers and their geometric representation
  • Basic grasp of series expansions and convergence
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the limit definition of Euler's Number (e) through (1 + 1/n)^n
  • Explore the relationship between e^(iθ) and the unit circle in the complex plane
  • Learn about Taylor series expansions and their applications
  • Investigate the geometric interpretations of limits in Euclidean space
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Mathematicians, students of calculus, and anyone interested in the applications of Euler's Number in complex analysis and geometry.

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0 to 1 in Euclidean space.

(1 + 1/n)^n using Euler's Number.

1 to 0 with the circle.

How amazing is Euler's Number?!
 
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OrthoJacobian said:
0 to 1 in Euclidean space.

(1 + 1/n)^n using Euler's Number.

1 to 0 with the circle.

How amazing is Euler's Number?!

What...?

But welcome to PF!
 
What do you mean by "0 to 1 in Euclidean space"? What is changing from 0 to 1?

What do you mean by "(1+ 1/n)^n using Euler's number"? Yes, the limit, as n goes to infinity is Euler's number but I would not say "with" Euler's number.

And, finally, what do you mean by "1 to 0 with the circle"? What is changing from 1 to 0 and what does that have to do with the circle?
 
I'm so confused by this post. Are you talking about how ##e^{i\theta}## is a circle in the complex plane with radius ##1##, or how the series expansion for ##(1+\frac{1}{n})^n## is ##e-\frac{e}{2n}+O(\frac{1}{n^2})##, or something else?

Regardless, e certainly is an amazing number and pops up in tons of (un)expected places.
 

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