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Re:Using calculus to do number theory by pfortuny on Wednesday March 18, 2026 @03:15PM (#47430178)
I know, yes, but did not want to digress. Thanks though. Actually, it is the "extension" to K[e] with e^2=0, as "usual".
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Re:Using calculus to do number theory by measurablefunc on Wednesday March 18, 2026 @04:06PM (#47430762)
The infinitesimally thickened point.
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