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Triangulations in Geometry: from Ptolemy to Teichmüller
[SNAP-2026-004-EN] (Mathematisches Forschungsinstitut Oberwolfach, 2026-02-27)Ptolemy's theorem is a classical result from ancient Greek mathematics, concerning the lengths of sides and diagonals of a polygon drawn in a circle. In this snapshot, I will explain why this theorem is still important ...