Polyhedra and commensurability

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Polyhedra and commensurability

This snapshot introduces the notion of commensurability of polyhedra. At its bottom, this concept can be developed from constructions with paper, scissors, and glue. Starting with an elementary example, we formalize it subsequently. Finally, we discuss intrigu- ing connections with other fields of mathematics. 

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Mathematical subjects

Algebra and Number Theory
Geometry and Topology

Author(s)

Rafael Guglielmetti, Matthieu Jacquemet

License

DOI (Digital Object Identifier)

10.14760/SNAP-2016-009-EN

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Mathematical subjects

Algebra and Number Theory
Analysis
Didactics and Education
Discrete Mathematics and Foundations
Geometry and Topology
Numerics and Scientific Computing
Probability Theory and Statistics

Connections to other fields

Chemistry and Earth Science
Computer Science
Engineering and Technology
Finance
Humanities and Social Sciences
Life Science
Physics
Reflections on Mathematics

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