Princeton pair sets world record in packing puzzle

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 12:42 in Mathematics & Economics

PRINCETON, N.J. -- Finding the best way to pack the greatest quantity of a specifically shaped object into a confined space may sound simple, yet it consistently has led to deep mathematical concepts and practical applications, such as improved computer security codes.

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