Forbidden crystal symmetry in mathematics and architecture

Sir Roger Penrose explores the mathematical underpinnings of crystal symmetry and demonstrates the often beautiful quasi-crystalline patterns possessing symmetries that violate these rules, many of which have been used in architectural design.
Venue: The Royal Institution
Start date: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:00:00 -0400
End date: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 20:30:00 -0400

Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - August 19, 2013 Category: Science Source Type: events