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"The Number 'e'" by Robert J. Nemiroff and Jerry T. Bonnell is a scientific publication likely written in the late 20th or early 21st century. The work focuses on the mathematical constant "e," approximated to one million decimal places, and provides a meticulously computed sequence of its digits, showcasing its significance in mathematics, particularly in calculus and complex analysis. The opening of the book presents a straightforward introduction, establishing the authors' credentials at NASA and their collaboration in computing the digits of "e." Following this introduction, the text dives directly into the lengthy sequence of digits of "e," thereby emphasizing the scope of their work. The authors invite the reader to verify these calculations, indicating the collaborative nature of scientific inquiry, while also signaling the importance of accuracy in mathematical computations. This detailed presentation lays the groundwork for exploring the mathematical nature and applications of "e" in greater detail throughout the rest of the publication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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