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  1. constants - What are the uses of Euler's number $e

    $e$ can be used to parameterize the unit hyperbola. $e$ also defines the factorial function or more generally the gamma function which has uses all throughout mathematics. The uses of …

  2. exponential function - Intuitive Understanding of the constant "$e ...

    e is the constant of growth. Whenever you want to relate the future value / quantity of something to now, thus define the future as a function of the present or vice versa, the only way to do this …

  3. Why is Euler's number $2.71828$ and not anything else?

    Jan 30, 2019 · Describing e as “a constant approximately 2.71828…” is like calling pi “an irrational number, approximately equal to 3.1415…”. Sure, it’s true, but you completely missed the point.

  4. Why the number e (=2.71828) was chosen as the natural base for ...

    Possible Duplicate: What's so “natural” about the base of natural logarithms? Why the number e(=2.71828) was chosen as the natural base for logarithm functions ? Mainly I am interested in …

  5. constants - Why was $\rm e$ named $\rm e$? What is the history …

    Why does the constant that Euler discovered have the symbol $\\rm e$ and not other symbols? What is the history and rationale behind it?

  6. Can I write e (mathematical constant) in fraction? [closed]

    Dec 15, 2020 · Proof of e can be in fraction e is 2.718281828..... so as you can see, there is a pattern. So, I break it down into 2.7 + 0.01828 + 0.0000001828 ..... and then I use sum of …

  7. Can someone please explain $e$ in layman's term? [duplicate]

    To scare you a bit more: it's (probably) the most important constant in all of mathematics. To perhaps scare you a bit less: take any calculator and try $1.01^ {100}$, $1.001^ {1000}$, and …

  8. History of the exponential function and its derivative

    Apr 14, 2021 · The most comprehensive reference I know of is [1] Florian Cajori (1859-1930), History of the exponential and logarithmic concepts (in 7 parts), American Mathematical …

  9. Is the constant $e$ infinitely long? - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    The number $e = 2.718281828...$ is the base of the natural logarithm. Its decimal representation is infinitely long. Why does this mathematical constant contain an ...

  10. Looking for the 100 first decimal digits of $e$ (mathematical …

    Jun 10, 2017 · This question is missing context or other details: Please improve the question by providing additional context, which ideally includes your thoughts on the problem and any …