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ROTATION SYMMETRY [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematics
  • Physics of Solids
CONT

Transposition, rotation, and mirror symmetries, acting together, shape crystals from diamonds to snowflakes. And the same three symmetries govern much of what we find pleasing in ornamental designs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques
  • Physique des solides
DEF

Invariance d'une figure par des rotations d'angle arbitraire.

PHR

Symétrie de rotation d'ordre 4, d'ordre 5, d'ordre 6.

Spanish

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