Chiral asymmetry can emerge from maximal symmetry

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - 08:31 in Physics & Chemistry

Maximally symmetric systems of particles can spontaneously produce two different patterns, which are mirror images of each other, new research shows. The research group is working towards a mathematical design of self-assembling nanomaterials.

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