Mathematical constant

A mathematical constant is a quantity, usually a real number or a complex number, that arises naturally in mathematics and does not change. Unlike physical constants, mathematical constants are defined independently of any physical measurement.

Table of selected mathematical constants

Abbreviations used:

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: I - irrational number, A - algebraic number, T - transcendental number, ? - unknown

Related Topics:
Irrational number - Algebraic number - Transcendental number

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: Gen - General, NuT - Number theory, ChT - Chaos theory, Com - Combinatorics, Inf - Information theory, Ana - Mathematical analysis

Related Topics:
General - Number theory - Chaos theory - Combinatorics - Information theory - Mathematical analysis

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