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Riemann sphere

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noun

Mathematics.

  1. a sphere used for a stereographic projection.

Etymology

Origin of Riemann sphere

Named after G. F. B. Riemann

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Infinity and zero are simply opposite poles on the Riemann sphere, and they can switch places in a blink.

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