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The Euler characteristic as a basis for teaching topology concepts to crystallographers

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The concept of the Euler characteristic as a property of space-filling polyhedra in crystallography is discussed in a didactic way; a number of other aspects, all of fundamental importance in… Click to show full abstract

The concept of the Euler characteristic as a property of space-filling polyhedra in crystallography is discussed in a didactic way; a number of other aspects, all of fundamental importance in mathematics, are covered. A game is designed to allow the readers to absorb the concept of the Euler characteristic in an entertaining way.

Keywords: topology; topology concepts; characteristic basis; teaching topology; euler characteristic; basis teaching

Journal Title: Journal of Applied Crystallography
Year Published: 2022

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