Monday, August 29, 2016

Lu-cid-i-ty (eom)


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  1. U+220E END OF PROOF. Introduced into mathematical usage by Paul Halmos in 1950 to replace the phrase Q.E.D., hence the alternative name "halmos" for this symbol.

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    1. Bingo. -- You will notice that the proof in question is one of utmost minimalist simplicity. That it because it encapsulates what (to a superior mathematical intelligence) would be self-evident, and require no further proot.

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