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In a lattice, any two elements a and b have a least upper bound. This least upper bound is often called the join of a and b, and is denoted by a v b. One can also speak of ...

The term used in propositional calculus for the NOR connective. The notation AvB is used for this connective.

A transformation of an algebraic curve which is of the same type as its inverse. A Jonquière's transformation is always factorable.

Given a matrix A, a Jordan basis satisfies Ab_(i,1)=lambda_ib_(i,1) and Ab_(i,j)=lambda_ib_(i,j)+b_(i,j-1), and provides the means by which any complex matrix A can be ...

For 0<=x<=pi/2, 2/pix<=sinx<=x.

A primitive subgroup of the symmetric group S_n is equal to either the alternating group A_n or S_n whenever it contains at least one permutation which is a q-cycle for some ...

The throwing and catching of multiple objects such that at least one is always in the air. Some aspects of juggling turn out to be quite mathematical. The best examples are ...

A point of discontinuity, also called a leap.

An optical illusion, illustrated above, in which the eye perceives a white upright equilateral triangle where none is actually drawn.

Applying the Kaprekar routine to 4-digit number reaches 0 for exactly 77 4-digit numbers, while the remainder give 6174 in at most 8 iterations. The value 6174 is sometimes ...