E
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We define the real number $e$ to be the number such that $$\displaystyle\int_1^e \dfrac{1}{t} \mathrm{d}t=1.$$ By the definition of the logarithm, we have $\log(e)=1$. The value of $e$ is $$e=2.71828182846\ldots.$$
Properties
Euler's formula
e is irrational
References
- 1964: Milton Abramowitz and Irene A. Stegun: Handbook of mathematical functions ... (previous) ... (next): $4.1.16$
