Reference Summary: Simple rules of geometry meant that 5-fold symmetry was impossible as were crystals without a periodic structure. In this video, we examine the variety and intricacies of some of the most beautiful geometric structures:
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Simple rules of geometry meant that 5-fold symmetry was impossible as were crystals without a periodic structure. In this video, we examine the variety and intricacies of some of the most beautiful geometric structures: What can we make of a design that shows up over and over in disparate cultures throughout history?
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- Simple rules of geometry meant that 5-fold symmetry was impossible as were crystals without a periodic structure.
- In this video, we examine the variety and intricacies of some of the most beautiful geometric structures:
- What can we make of a design that shows up over and over in disparate cultures throughout history?
- Sir Roger Penrose provides a unique insight into the "forbidden symmetry" of his famous penrose
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