Ask HN: Examples of beautiful mathematics?

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by tjr • 14 years ago
6 7 14 years ago

I was amazed to learn the fundamental theorem of calculus, both for its intrinsic abstract elegance, and the fact that it applies to the motion of objects in the real world.

What other concepts in mathematics are similarly beautiful and remarkable? Perhaps more advanced mathematical concepts, or perhaps intriguing ways of looking at the basics?

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