Coverings of discrete quasiperiodic sets : theory and applications to quasicrystals /

Coverings are efficient ways to exhaust Euclidean N-space with congruent geometric objects. Discrete quasiperiodic systems are exemplified by the atomic structure of quasicrystals. The subject of coverings of discrete quasiperiodic sets emerged in 1995. The theory of these coverings provides a new a...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Kramer, Peter, 1933-, Papadopolos, Zorka, 1949-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin ; New York : Springer, [2003]
Series:Springer tracts in modern physics ; 180.
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Summary:Coverings are efficient ways to exhaust Euclidean N-space with congruent geometric objects. Discrete quasiperiodic systems are exemplified by the atomic structure of quasicrystals. The subject of coverings of discrete quasiperiodic sets emerged in 1995. The theory of these coverings provides a new and fascinating perspective of order down to the atomic level. The authors develop concepts related to quasiperiodic coverings and describe results. Specific systems in 2 and 3 dimensions are described with many illustrations. The atomic positions in quasicrystals are analyzed.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 273 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9783540458050 (electronic bk.)
3540458050 (electronic bk.)
ISSN:0081-3869 ;