The Shape Behind the Einstein Problem Just Revealed Strange New Physics The news that a mathematical shape famous for solving a decades old puzzle has revealed an unexpected ability to twist light into unusual patterns is fascinating.
This discovery's potential to upend our understanding of how geometry influences optical behavior makes it truly remarkable.
Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, and collaborating institutions have built optical structures inspired by the Smith hat, a shape known as a monotile that can cover a surface without repeating.