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Marcus du Sautoy: Symmetry, reality's riddle

The world turns on symmetry -- from the spin of subatomic particles to the dizzying beauty of an arabesque. But there's more to it than meets the eye. Here, Oxford mathematician Marcus du Sautoy offers a glimpse of the invisible numbers that marry all symmetrical objects.

English
  • Originally Aired October 29, 2009
  • Runtime 20 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network YouTube
  • Created February 24, 2025 by
    morbus
  • Modified February 24, 2025 by
    morbus