Random packing of spheres
A new definition of random packing allows a more
consistent and mathematically precise approach to
characterizing disordered arrangements of identical
spheres.
References:
Torquato, S., T.M. Truskett, and P.G. Debenedetti.
2000. Is random close packing of spheres well defined?
Physical Review Letters 84(March
6):2064.
Further Readings:
Peterson, I. 1998. Cracking
Kepler's sphere-packing problem. Science
News 154(Aug. 15):103.
Sources:
Salvatore Torquato
Department of
Chemistry
Princeton University
Princeton, N.J.
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