UConn Math Club
MSB 118
Apr. 27, 5:30-6:20
(free refreshments)


Bill Wickless
(UConn)
The Mathematics of Rubik's Cube



Abstract

We will present some facts about the well-known Rubik's Cube, a popular puzzle introduced some years ago. In doing so, we'll illustrate the concept of a group, a basic mathematical notion that arises in a number of areas. No previous knowledge of either groups or Rubik's Cube will be required.


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