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How did Euler influence modern mathematical notation? Leonhard Euler
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How did Euler influence modern mathematical notation?

Euler introduced much of the mathematical notation in use today. For instance, he popularized the use of the notation f(x) for a function, the letter e for the base of natural logarithms, the Greek letter π to denote the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, and the symbol Σ for summation. His conventions greatly standardized and simplified mathematical expressions.