TO examine the deformation of single crystals, it is often necessary to have regularly spaced marks or a grid on the surface of the specimen. In particular, the analysis of plastic strains is carried ...

The Nazca lines are patterns etched in the broad alluvial plains of the Peruvian Coast by the Nazca people who inhabited this region between 200 and 700 AD. Some lines are kilometers long, others as ...

Introduction Have you ever wondered why our eyes are drawn to patterns? We see patterns in art and music, and also in our daily lives. Patterns can provide a sense of order and can make a ...

You probably remember walking into a fabric store and seeing racks of Vogue patterns in their printed envelopes. These iconic ...