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March 2010
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Euler characteristic

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Leonhard Euler, the most prolific mathematician of all time, would have celebrated his 300th birthday this year. In this article, the second in a four-part series on Euler and his work, Abigail Kirk explores one of the formulae that carry his name.

Tags: geometry : Euler : Euler year : Euler's polyhedron formula : Euler characteristic : platonic solid