Maths in Nature and Art
Maths in Nature and Art
A short introduction to the content of this album.
15 Jul 2009
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Spirals in nature
Spirals in nature
An introduction to a primitive mollusc, a triumph of natural engineering.
15 Jul 2009
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1min
How to create a spiral
How to create a spiral
Ways of creating a mathematical spiral.
15 Jul 2009
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5mins
Manufacturing patterns
Manufacturing patterns
Using computers to design carpets.
15 Jul 2009
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6mins
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How a sundial works
How a sundial works
Using the shadow’s path to register the passing of time.
15 Jul 2009
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1min
Visualising a conic
Visualising a conic
The mathematics behind the curves created with a torch beam
15 Jul 2009
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3mins
Slicing cones
Slicing cones
Algebraic systems to represent slices of cones.
15 Jul 2009
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4mins
Where art meets maths
Where art meets maths
How repeating motifs in fabric designs are made up of four isometric transformations.
15 Jul 2009
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11mins
The last universalist
The last universalist
An introduction to Henri Poincare and his efforts to prove the mathematical stability of the solar system.
15 Jul 2009
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3mins
A chaotic universe
A chaotic universe
A mistake in calculations leads to a revolutionary discovery.
15 Jul 2009
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3mins
