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Jacobi by pure thought

JB asks whether there is a conceptual proof of Jacobi’s formula: \(\Delta = q \prod_{n=1}^{\infty}(1 – q^n)^{24}\) Here (to me) the best proof is one that requires the least calculation, not necessarily the “easiest.” Here is my attempt. We use … Continue reading

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