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What are some famous rejections of correct mathematics?

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Which mathematical ideas have done most to change history?

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Fourier vs Laplace transforms

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What's the use of a complete measure?

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Major mathematical advances past age fifty

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Use of Conjectures to Prove a Theorem

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Examples of mathematics motivated by technological considerations

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What are some examples of colorful language in serious mathematics papers?

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Vector spaces without natural bases

answered Aug 3, 2010 at 20:06

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Suggestions for a good Measure Theory book

answered Jan 12, 2010 at 21:58

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Why sin and cos in the Fourier Series?

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Fun applications of representations of finite groups

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What is the difference between homology and cohomology?

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What are the recommended books for an introductory study of elliptic curves?

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What are some famous rejections of correct mathematics?

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What is the difference between matrix theory and linear algebra?

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Abstract thought vs calculation

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Elliptic curves — general structure of the group

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Geometric flavored textbook on algebra

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Motivation for concepts in Algebraic Geometry

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Major mathematical advances past age fifty

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Grothendieck's Galois Theory today

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Demystifying complex numbers

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What should be learned in a first serious schemes course?

answered Jul 23, 2010 at 20:12

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Experimental mathematics leading to major advances

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What are some results in mathematics that have snappy proofs using model theory?

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Interpretation of elements of H^1 in sheaf cohomology.

answered Jan 29, 2010 at 20:52

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What is convolution intuitively?

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Best online mathematics videos?

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Elliptic curves and algebraic stacks

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What are some famous rejections of correct mathematics?

Which mathematical ideas have done most to change history?

Fourier vs Laplace transforms

What's the use of a complete measure?

Major mathematical advances past age fifty

Use of Conjectures to Prove a Theorem

Examples of mathematics motivated by technological considerations

What are some examples of colorful language in serious mathematics papers?

Vector spaces without natural bases

Suggestions for a good Measure Theory book

Why sin and cos in the Fourier Series?

Fun applications of representations of finite groups

What is the difference between homology and cohomology?

What are the recommended books for an introductory study of elliptic curves?

What are some famous rejections of correct mathematics?

What is the difference between matrix theory and linear algebra?

Abstract thought vs calculation

Elliptic curves — general structure of the group

Geometric flavored textbook on algebra

Motivation for concepts in Algebraic Geometry

Major mathematical advances past age fifty

Grothendieck's Galois Theory today

Demystifying complex numbers

What should be learned in a first serious schemes course?

Experimental mathematics leading to major advances

What are some results in mathematics that have snappy proofs using model theory?

Interpretation of elements of H^1 in sheaf cohomology.

What is convolution intuitively?

Best online mathematics videos?

Elliptic curves and algebraic stacks