A spiral growth model for quasicrystals in two dimensions

Baranidharan, S (1990) A spiral growth model for quasicrystals in two dimensions. In: Pramana - Journal of Physics, 35 (6). L593-L598.

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Abstract

Spiral space filling geometrical constructions using rhombuses in two dimensions are considered as plausible mechanisms for quasicrystal growth. These models will show staircase-like features which may be observed experimentally.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Pramana - Journal of Physics
Publisher:	Indian Academy of Sciences
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Indian Academy of Sciences.
Keywords:	Quasicrystals - tilings - five-fold symmetry
Department/Centre:	Division of Physical & Mathematical Sciences > Physics
Date Deposited:	07 Jan 2011 11:44
Last Modified:	07 Jan 2011 11:44
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/34890

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