Yet another note on notation
Abstract
Back in 1755, Euler explored an interesting array of numbers that now frequently appears in polynomial identities, combinatorial problems, and finite calculus, among other places. These numbers share a strong connection with well-known number families, such as those of Stirling, Bernoulli, and Fubini. Despite their importance, they often go unnoticed because of the lack of a specific name and standard notation. This paper aims to address this oversight by proposing an appropriate name and notation, aligned with established mathematical conventions, and supported by (we hope) strong enough arguments to facilitate their acceptance from the mathematical community.
Fields of Study & Subjects
History and Theory of Mathematics
Advanced Mathematical Identities
Historical Philosophy and Science
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Pages
- 1–17
- Publication date
- 3 August 2026
- Language
- EN