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Riemann sphere

math Maturity 7-9

Imagine a flat map.

RiemannKugel.svg
RiemannKugel.svg
Now, wrap it around a ball. This ball helps us see big numbers. It can even show a number that never ends. It is like a round world for math.
RiemannSphere.png
RiemannSphere.png
Can you find a ball?

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File:RiemannKugel.svg
RiemannKugel.svg
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Riemann sphere1.svg
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RiemannSphere.png
File:Earth as riemann sphere large 500mio 254dpi.jpg
Earth as riemann sphere large 500mio 254dpi.jpg
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