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Symmetry, Reality's Riddle

Offered By: TED-Ed via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the fascinating world of symmetry in this 18-minute TED-Ed talk by Oxford mathematician Marcus du Sautoy. Discover how symmetry underpins the universe, from subatomic particles to intricate arabesques. Delve into the invisible numbers connecting symmetrical objects, and journey through prime numbers, symmetry groups, and higher dimensions. Learn about the Alhambra's artistic symmetry, Galois symmetry, and the fundamental laws governing this universal concept. Gain insights into the power of Galois theory and its applications in understanding reality's underlying structure.

Syllabus

Introduction
Symmetry
Artists
The Alhambra
Galois symmetry
What is symmetry
Galois language of symmetry
Laws of symmetry
The power of Galois


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TED-Ed

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