Physicists determine density limit for randomly packed spherical materials
Monday, June 2, 2008 - 12:07
in Physics & Chemistry
The problem of how many identical-sized spheres can be randomly packed into a container has challenged mathematicians for centuries. A team of physicists at The City College of New York (CCNY) has come up with a solution that could have implications for everything from processing granular materials to shipping fruit.
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