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TESSELLATION REVELATION.
- Source :
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Scientific American . Dec2024, Vol. 331 Issue 5, p32-39. 8p. 13 Color Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Mathematicians have discovered a new type of shape called "soft cells" that can fill a flat surface or three-dimensional space with as few corners as possible. These shapes, with connections to nature and art, were found by Gábor Domokos and his team, leading to a groundbreaking discovery published in the journal PNAS Nexus. Soft cells, characterized by curves and minimal corners, have implications for understanding tessellations, natural forms like seashells, and architectural designs. The research bridges mathematics, art, and biology, offering a new perspective on the geometry of shapes and their applications in various fields. [Extracted from the article]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00368733
- Volume :
- 331
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Scientific American
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 180571983
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican122024-522vedq9qdkqgmcmd7p04b