Mathematical Objects

Mathematical Objects: Cardioid with Dominika Vasilkova

Mathematical Objects

Show Notes

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a light pattern in a tea cup. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Dominika Vasilkova. Cardioids in coffee cups – Chalkdust Cardioids in Coffee Cups – Numberphile ‘Stringuart’ String Art website (and less commercial String Art Generator)

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