Chapter
The Story of Quasi-Crystals
07:34 - 17:48 (10:14)
This podcast talks about the discovery of quasi-crystals, a new form of matter that represents an infinite variety of physical properties that we are still discovering today.
Clips
The building blocks of crystals are all made of the same shape, unlike in children's building blocks.
07:34 - 10:06 (02:32)
Summary
The building blocks of crystals are all made of the same shape, unlike in children's building blocks. When scientists claim something is impossible, it peaks the curiosity of scientists as to why.
ChapterThe Story of Quasi-Crystals
Episode#058 - Professor Paul Steinhardt - A New Kind Of Matter
PodcastModern Wisdom
The shining of electrons to materials can produce a pattern that determines the organization and shape of atoms and molecules, which is crucial in the study of different forms of matter.
10:06 - 14:45 (04:39)
Summary
The shining of electrons to materials can produce a pattern that determines the organization and shape of atoms and molecules, which is crucial in the study of different forms of matter.
ChapterThe Story of Quasi-Crystals
Episode#058 - Professor Paul Steinhardt - A New Kind Of Matter
PodcastModern Wisdom
The discovery of quasi crystals represents a new form of matter with unique physical properties that mathematicians call quasi periodic.
14:45 - 17:48 (03:03)
Summary
The discovery of quasi crystals represents a new form of matter with unique physical properties that mathematicians call quasi periodic. These patterns were never seen before because they're composed of two or more elements with repeated disharmonic frequencies.