Fivefold symmetry / editor, István Hargittai.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hargittai, István.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Symmetry.

Crystallography.

Physical Description:

xvi, 561 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm

Other Title:

Five fold symmetry.

5 fold symmetry.

Place of Publication:

Singapore ; Teaneck, N.J. : World Scientific, [1992]

Summary:

Fivefold symmetry is common in flowers, fruits, molecules, logos, and buildings, but it is a forbidden symmetry in the world of crystals. A few years ago, the so-called quasicrystals were discovered displaying fivefold symmetry, and it caused a minirevolution in crystallography. There has been increased awareness of fivefold symmetry in all domains of human interest ever since. The present book brings together authors and ideas on a common theme from mathematics, the sciences, design, and anthropology to history, literature, and the arts. Its 29 chapters are an offering by scientists and humanists from 13 countries to a broad readership of professionals and laypersons about fivefold symmetry and the areas that are being bridged by this unique concept.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9810206003

OCLC:

25202401