A visual representation of τ (“tau”, pronounced /taʊ/)

There is an argument for using τ (Tau) instead of π (Pi) in mathematics. τ = π/2.

Arguably this simplifies some mathematical properties and formulars, and makes them more intuitive.

This visualization is an exploration of τ.

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