The Penrose Tiling, Self-Similar Quasicrystals, and Fundamental Physics

The Penrose Tiling, Self-Similar Quasicrystals, and Fundamental Physics

Explore the fascinating connections between the Penrose tiling, self-similar quasicrystals, and fundamental physics in this hour-long seminar presented by Latham Boyle from the Perimeter Institute. Delve into the intricacies of non-periodic tilings and their potential implications for our understanding of the universe's structure. Gain insights into how these mathematical concepts relate to low regularity physics and geometry, as part of the 2022-2023 Low Regularity Physics and Geometry Seminar series hosted by the Fields Institute. Discover the potential applications of these complex patterns in various fields of physics and mathematics.