Modular forms, the ‘fifth fundamental operation’ of math

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Modular forms, the ‘fifth fundamental operation’ of math

www.quantamagazine.org

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Behold Modular Forms, the ‘Fifth Fundamental Operation’ of Math | Quanta Magazine

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Modular forms are one of the most beautiful and mysterious objects in mathematics. What are they?

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