New Proof Shows Infinite Curves Come in Two Types

New Proof Shows Infinite Curves Come in Two Types

12/5/2018

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https://www.quantamagazine.org/new-proof-shows-infinite-curves-come-in-two-types-20181107/

summary

This article discusses a new mathematical proof that reveals there are two distinct types of infinite curves. The proof is based on a mathematical concept known as "smooth curves" and shows that any smooth curve can be classified into one of two categories. The article explains that the proof has important implications for understanding the structure and behavior of curves in mathematics. It also explores the history of curve classification and how this new proof fits into the existing body of mathematical knowledge. The discovery of these two types of infinite curves provides a deeper understanding of the nature of curves and opens up new avenues for mathematical research.

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