Why e , the Transcendental Math Constant, Is Just the Best
The solution to our puzzle about Euler’s number explains why e pops up in situations that involve optimality.
Hasnain says:
Gotta love math. This was an interesting analysis of some number theoretic puzzles
“I hope you enjoyed the heavy dose of transcendence from this most fascinating and fundamental constant. The Quanta Insights award for this month goes jointly to Michel Nizette, for clarity of exposition, and Lazar Ilic for the usual mathematical mastery. Congratulations to both!”
Posted on 2021-12-07T07:43:08+0000