#058 - Professor Paul Steinhardt - A New Kind Of Matter
Modern Wisdom
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The Quest for Quasicrystals
This chapter investigates the intricacies of matter's arrangement through the lens of geometric shapes, particularly focusing on the revolutionary concept of quasicrystals. It recounts the historical limitations on the understanding of symmetry and space-filling arrangements in materials, alongside the serendipitous discoveries that emerged in the 1980s. The narrative chronicles a long scientific journey of searching for quasicrystals, blending theoretical insights with experimental validation and the challenges inherent in identifying these unique structures in nature.
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