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Friday, November 07, 2008

FOLDING STUFF

Mathematicians And Artists Use Algorithms To Make Complicated Paper Sculptures

Mathematicians design new figures in a traditional art form called origami, using modern techniques. Innovations developed in pursuit of the art find application in multiple fields, including applied mathematics and engineering. One application is the use of folding algorithms to pack air bags.

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