Exploring mathematics: maths in nature and art - for iPod/iPhone

Maths in Nature and Art

A short introduction to the content of this album.

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Transcript -- A short introduction to the content of this album.

Spirals in nature

An introduction to a primitive mollusc, a triumph of natural engineering.

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Transcript -- An introduction to a primitive mollusc, a triumph of natural engineering.

How to create a spiral

Ways of creating a mathematical spiral.

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Transcript -- Ways of creating a mathematical spiral.

Manufacturing patterns

Using computers to design carpets.

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Transcript -- Using computers to design carpets.

How a sundial works

Using the shadow’s path to register the passing of time.

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Transcript -- Using the shadow’s path to register the passing of time.

Visualising a conic

The mathematics behind the curves created with a torch beam

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Transcript -- The mathematics behind the curves created with a torch beam

Slicing cones

Algebraic systems to represent slices of cones.

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Transcript -- Algebraic systems to represent slices of cones.

Where art meets maths

How repeating motifs in fabric designs are made up of four isometric transformations.

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Transcript -- How repeating motifs in fabric designs are made up of four isometric transformations.

The last universalist

An introduction to Henri Poincare and his efforts to prove the mathematical stability of the solar system.

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Transcript -- An introduction to Henri Poincare and his efforts to prove the mathematical stability of the solar system.

A chaotic universe

A mistake in calculations leads to a revolutionary discovery.

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Transcript -- A mistake in calculations leads to a revolutionary discovery.