Golden ratio discovered in quantum world: Hidden symmetry observed for the first time in solid state matter
Thursday, January 7, 2010 - 15:56
in Mathematics & Economics
Researchers have for the first time observed a nanoscale symmetry hidden in solid state matter. They have measured the signatures of a symmetry showing the same attributes as the golden ratio famous from art and architecture.
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