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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.