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Elliptic Functions, Doughnuts, and a Secret Integration Technique

On: February 1, 2025

In: 2025, Anil Venkatesh, Geometry and Topology, Real and Complex Analysis

Tagged: elliptic curves, elliptic functions, integration, periods

Either math makes no sense at all, or integration by substitution is much deeper and more profound than we've given it credit for. I hope to convince you of the latter… Elliptic Functions, Doughnuts, and a Secret Integration Technique Anil Venkatesh Adelphi University Introduction Let's start with some pictures. What'sRead More →