The topological dressmaker

Article Abstract:

A topological question is illustrated through the case of sewing together a lining to a dress. The lining is supposed to be turned inside out, slipped over the dress and attached to the dress around the neck and arms. The dress is then turned with the right side out.

Analysis, Usage, Column, Mathematics, Topological spaces, Torus (Geometry)

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Big game hunting in primeland

Article Abstract:

Mathematicians are developing novel devices that will aid in the search for primes. Primality testing and factoring are utilized in cryptography which explores the world of prime numbers and integers.

Research, Numbers, Prime, Prime numbers, Cryptography

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Playing with chocolate

Article Abstract:

Two chocolate-eating games are presented as games of strategy. One possible way to win such games of strategy, especially a simple one, is to work backwards from the winning move to the initial move.

Study and teaching, Mathematical logic, Game theory

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