Abstract: Symmetry is a widespread phenomenon in nature. Recognizing symmetry can minimize redundancy to improve computing efficiency. In this paper, we take permutation-related combinatorial ...

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Elliot Varoy does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Poornika Ananth does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

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Two mathematicians have used a new geometric approach in order to address a very old problem in algebra. In school, we often learn how to multiply out and factor polynomial equations like (x² – 1) or ...