The Continuum Hypothesis and Number e

In summary, the conversation discusses the relationship between the Continuum Hypothesis and the number e, with a focus on the use of different power bases and their resulting values. The conclusion is that the statement "## {\mathfrak c} = 2^ {\aleph_0} = 2 \aleph_0##" cannot be proven using this method.
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The Continuum Hypothesis and Number e
Summary: The Continuum Hypothesis and Number e

Now, I must ask a very stupid question:

When taking: $$\lim_{_{n \to \infty} } (1+\frac{1}{n})^n=e\\$$ the ##n## we use take its values from the set: ## \left\{ 1,2,3 ... \right\} ## which has cardinality ## \aleph_0 ##, which is equivalent maybe, I say maybe to writing: $$\ (1+\frac{1}{\aleph_0})^{\aleph_0}=e\\$$
Upon: $$\lim_{_{n \to \infty} } (1+\frac{1}{n})^{2n}=e^2\\$$ we take, $$\ (1+\frac{1}{\aleph_0})^{2\aleph_0}=e^2\\$$
So, since two equal power bases give two different results, we have to assume that their exponents are different hence: $$ 2\aleph_0 > \aleph_0 $$
 
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The question being "since the continuum hypothesis says that the smallest cardinal number ##>\aleph_0## is ##\mathfrak c##, have I now proven that ## {\mathfrak c} = 2 \aleph_0## " ?

With a possible successor "so with ##{\mathfrak c} = 2^ {\aleph_0} = 2 \aleph_0## " ?

As you guessed: no and no. And you may not write ## \ (1+\frac{1}{\aleph_0})^{\aleph_0}=e \ ##.
 
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Quasimodo said:
... which is equivalent maybe, I say maybe to writing: $$\ (1+\frac{1}{\aleph_0})^{\aleph_0}=e\\$$

No. Just no.
 
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1. What is the Continuum Hypothesis?

The Continuum Hypothesis is a mathematical statement that deals with the cardinality, or size, of infinite sets. It was first proposed by mathematician Georg Cantor in the late 19th century and states that there is no set whose cardinality is strictly between that of the integers and the real numbers.

2. What is the significance of the Continuum Hypothesis?

The Continuum Hypothesis has been one of the most famous and controversial problems in mathematics. Its resolution would have major implications for the foundations of mathematics and set theory, and would also have important consequences in other areas of mathematics, such as topology and analysis.

3. What is the current status of the Continuum Hypothesis?

The Continuum Hypothesis was proven to be independent of the standard axioms of set theory, known as ZFC, by mathematician Paul Cohen in 1963. This means that it cannot be proved or disproved within the framework of ZFC, and therefore, its status remains an open problem in mathematics.

4. What is the number e and how is it related to the Continuum Hypothesis?

The number e is a mathematical constant that is approximately equal to 2.71828. It is a fundamental constant in calculus and is related to exponential growth and decay. The Continuum Hypothesis is related to e through the concept of the cardinality of the set of real numbers, which is denoted as the symbol c and is equal to e.

5. Can the Continuum Hypothesis be solved?

As mentioned before, the Continuum Hypothesis is independent of the standard axioms of set theory, which means that it cannot be proved or disproved within this system. However, mathematicians continue to explore and develop new axioms and theories in an attempt to solve the Continuum Hypothesis and other related problems in set theory.

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