Which technical mathematical term is not a Tao specialty?
Probability theory
Combinatorics
Calculus of variations
Number theory
Answer
Calculus of variations, the branch of mathematics that deals with finding functions that optimize a certain functional, is not a Tao specialty. Tao is a Chinese philosophy that emphasizes the unity and balance of all things in nature. It is not directly related to calculus of variations or other mathematical fields.
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