Circle in the Euclidean space using Euler's Number

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The discussion revolves around the mathematical significance of Euler's Number, particularly in relation to the expression (1 + 1/n)^n, which approaches Euler's Number as n approaches infinity. Participants express confusion about the phrases "0 to 1 in Euclidean space" and "1 to 0 with the circle," questioning their meaning and relevance. There is a mention of the relationship between Euler's Number and the unit circle in the complex plane, specifically through the expression e^(iθ). Overall, the conversation highlights the fascinating and ubiquitous nature of Euler's Number in various mathematical contexts. Euler's Number continues to be a topic of intrigue and exploration in mathematics.
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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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