Penrose Quasicrystal Pattern (IMAGE)

University of Utah

Penrose Quasicrystal Pattern

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Another quasicrystalline pattern (known as a Penrose pattern) in perforated metal film used in a University of Utah study showing it is feasible to harness terahertz radiation for use in superfast wireless communication and devices to detect chemical and biological weapons.

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Tatsunosuke Matsui, University of Utah

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