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Jim Henle
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Squaring the Plane
Jim Henle
Smith College
Thursday, November 16, 2006
007 Kemeny Hall, 4 pm
Tea 3:30 pm, 244 Kemeny Hall
Abstract: We prove that it is possible to tile the plane with squares, using exactly one square of each positive, integral side-length. The proof has some generalizations and there are numerous open problems.
This talk will be accessible to undergraduates.
