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The biggest math symbol

1 · John Cook · Aug. 27, 2025, 2:44 p.m.
Math Complex Analysis Differential equations mathematics Riemann P-symbol Differential equations History of Mathematics
Summary
This blog post discusses the Riemann P-symbol, invented by Erwin Papperitz for expressing solutions to Riemann's differential equation, highlighting its significance in mathematics and the context of its regular singular points.
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