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Did you Know? 🤔

🎩✨ "The Hat" Solves a 60-Year Geometry Puzzle! ✨🎩

In a surprising turn of events, a retired printing technician from northern England, David Smith, may have cracked a 60-year-old geometry problem using a newfound 13-sided shape affectionately dubbed "The Hat." Resembling a fedora, this shape is classified as an "einstein," capable of flawlessly covering a surface without any repeated patterns, an accomplishment previously unattained with a single tile.

Smith, not a professional mathematician, stumbled upon this breakthrough in November 2022. Collaborating with two academics, he published a self-published scientific paper about "The Hat," sparking excitement in the mathematical community.

🧠 From 20,426 to One: Aperiodic Tiles Unveiled

Most wallpapers or tiles are periodic, featuring repeated clusters. However, "The Hat" breaks the mold as an aperiodic tile, covering a surface without gaps and resisting periodic repetition. Historically, mathematicians believed aperiodic sets were impossible until the 1970s when physicist Roger Penrose reduced potential shapes to two in what is now known as Penrose tiling.

🕵️‍♂️ The Unexpected Mathematician

Smith, not a math enthusiast, started delving into the problem in 2016 through a blog. In 2022, he reached out to Craig Kaplan, a professor at the University of Waterloo. With the help of software, they recognized the significance of "The Hat."

🎨 Artistic Impact and Open Source Accessibility

Dubbed a simple polygon, "The Hat" has inspired artistic renditions, quilts, cookie cutters, TikTok explainers, and even made it into a Jimmy Kimmel monologue. Publicly available, including for 3D printing, "The Hat" is not copyrighted, encouraging its use in various creative endeavors.

🧐 What's Next? "The Turtle" Sequel

Already exploring a "sequel" named "The Turtle," Smith's constant quest for new shapes demonstrates his passion for mathematical discovery.

🔬 Awaiting Peer Review

While the scientific paper, coauthored with Joseph Myers and Chaim Goodman-Strauss, awaits peer review, the potential impact across various research fields, including physics and chemistry, has mathematicians and scientists eagerly anticipating the confirmation of this groundbreaking discovery. Stay tuned for updates on "The Hat's" journey through peer review and its potential ripple effects in the world of mathematics and beyond! 🌐🔍



Reference: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/04/06/world/the-hat-einstein-shape-tile-discovery-scn/index.html

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In the Ramsey Theory, mathematicians delve into the quest for discernible patterns amid vast chaos? 🤯

A significant breakthrough occurred this year, resolving a question posed in 1969. To illustrate this, researchers employed a captivating analogy—the "ever-winning lottery ticket." Imagine a lottery ticket that unfailingly wins, regardless of how many times it's played. In Ramsey Theory, the mathematicians were essentially searching for a comparable unchanging pattern within the intricate landscape of mathematical possibilities. This year's success represents the unveiling of that elusive pattern, comparable to unraveling the secret behind the perpetual success of the "ever-winning lottery ticket." It's a triumph that exposes the underlying order within the mathematical complexity studied in Ramsey Theory, offering valuable insights into the nature of patterns amid apparent chaos.

Reference: https://anthonybonato.com/2017/04/05/breakthrough-in-ramsey-theory/

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