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goldberg polyhedron

{{Short description|Convex polyhedron made from hexagons and pentagons}}

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{{math|1=GP(1,4) = {5+,3}{{sub|1,4}}}}

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{{math|1=GP(7,0) = {5+,3}{{sub|7,0}}}}

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{{math|1=GP(10,0) = {5+,3}{{sub|10,0}}}},
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In mathematics, and more specifically in polyhedral combinatorics, a Goldberg polyhedron is a convex polyhedron made from hexagons and pentagons. They were first described in 1937 by Michael Goldberg (1902–1990). They are defined by three properties: each face is either a pentagon or hexagon, exactly three faces meet at each vertex, and they have rotational icosahedral symmetry. They are not necessarily mirror-symmetric; e.g. {{math|GP(5,3)}} and {{math|GP(3,5)}} are enantiomorphs of each other. A Goldberg polyhedron is a dual polyhedron of a geodesic polyhedron.

A consequence of Euler's polyhedron formula is that a Goldberg polyhedron always has exactly 12 pentagonal faces. Icosahedral symmetry ensures that the pentagons are always regular and that there are always 12 of them. If the vertices are not constrained to a sphere, the polyhedron can be constructed with planar equilateral (but not in general equiangular) faces.

Simple examples of Goldberg polyhedra include the dodecahedron and truncated icosahedron. Other forms can be described by taking a chess knight move from one pentagon to the next: first take {{mvar|m}} steps in one direction, then turn 60° to the left and take {{mvar|n}} steps. Such a polyhedron is denoted {{math|GP(m,n).}} A dodecahedron is {{math|GP(1,0)}}, and a truncated icosahedron is {{math|GP(1,1).}}

A similar technique can be applied to construct polyhedra with tetrahedral symmetry and octahedral symmetry. These polyhedra will have triangles or squares rather than pentagons. These variations are given Roman numeral subscripts denoting the number of sides on the non-hexagon faces: {{math|GP{{sub|III}}(n,m),}} {{math|GP{{sub|IV}}(n,m),}} and {{math|GP{{sub|V}}(n,m).}}

Elements

The number of vertices, edges, and faces of GP(m,n) can be computed from m and n, with T = m2 + mn + n2 = (m + n)2 − mn, depending on one of three symmetry systems:Clinton’s Equal Central Angle Conjecture, JOSEPH D. CLINTON

The number of non-hexagonal faces can be determined using the Euler characteristic, as demonstrated here.

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! Symmetry

! Icosahedral

! Octahedral

! Tetrahedral

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!Base

| Dodecahedron
GPV(1,0) = {5+,3}1,0

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GPIV(1,0) = {4+,3}1,0		Tetrahedron
GPIII(1,0) = {3+,3}1,0
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|GPV(m,n) = {5+,3}m,n

|GPIV(m,n) = {4+,3}m,n

|GPIII(m,n) = {3+,3}m,n

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! Vertices

| 20T

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! Edges

|30T

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! Faces

| 10T+2

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!Faces by type

|12 {5} and 10(T − 1) {6}

|6 {4} and 4(T − 1) {6}

|4 {3} and 2(T − 1) {6}

Construction

Most Goldberg polyhedra can be constructed using Conway polyhedron notation starting with (T)etrahedron, (C)ube, and (D)odecahedron seeds. The chamfer operator, c, replaces all edges by hexagons, transforming GP(m,n) to GP(2m,2n), with a T multiplier of 4. The truncated kis operator, y = tk, generates GP(3,0), transforming GP(m,n) to GP(3m,3n), with a T multiplier of 9.

For class 2 forms, the dual kis operator, z = dk, transforms GP(a,0) into GP(a,a), with a T multiplier of 3. For class 3 forms, the whirl operator, w, generates GP(2,1), with a T multiplier of 7. A clockwise and counterclockwise whirl generator, w{{overline|w}} = wrw generates GP(7,0) in class 1. In general, a whirl can transform a GP(a,b) into GP(a + 3b,2ab) for a > b and the same chiral direction. If chiral directions are reversed, GP(a,b) becomes GP(2a + 3b,a − 2b) if a ≥ 2b, and GP(3a + b,2b − a) if a < 2b.

Class I

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(1,0)(2,0)(3,0)(4,0)(5,0)(6,0)(7,0)(8,0)(m,0)
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! Frequency

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! Frequency

(1,2)(1,3)(2,3)(1,4)(2,4)(3,4)(5,1)(m,n)
T || 7 ||13 || 19||21||28||37||31||m2+mn+n2
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See also

Notes

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References

  • {{cite journal | title=A class of multi-symmetric polyhedra | first=Michael | last=Goldberg | journal= Tohoku Mathematical Journal | year=1937 | volume=43 | pages=104–108 |url=https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/tmj1911/43/0/43_0_104/_article}}
  • Joseph D. Clinton, [http://www.domerama.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ClintonEqualEdge.pdf Clinton’s Equal Central Angle Conjecture]
  • {{cite book|first=George |last=Hart | authorlink = George W. Hart | chapter=Goldberg Polyhedra | title=Shaping Space | edition= 2nd | editor-first=Marjorie | editor-last=Senechal | editor-link = Marjorie Senechal | pages=125–138 | publisher=Springer | year=2012 | doi=10.1007/978-0-387-92714-5_9 |isbn=978-0-387-92713-8 }} [https://books.google.com/books?id=kZtCAAAAQBAJ&lpg=PP1&pg=PA127]
  • {{cite web | title=Mathematical Impressions: Goldberg Polyhedra | first=George | last=Hart | authorlink = George W. Hart | date=June 18, 2013 | url=https://www.simonsfoundation.org/multimedia/mathematical-impressions-goldberg-polyhedra/ | publisher= Simons Science News }}
  • {{Cite journal|last1=Schein|first1=S.|last2=Gayed|first2=J. M.|date=2014-02-25|title=Fourth class of convex equilateral polyhedron with polyhedral symmetry related to fullerenes and viruses|journal=Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences|language=en|volume=111|issue=8|pages=2920–2925|doi=10.1073/pnas.1310939111|issn=0027-8424|pmc=3939887|pmid=24516137|bibcode=2014PNAS..111.2920S|doi-access=free}}

External links

  • [http://dmccooey.com/polyhedra/DualGeodesicIcosahedra.html Dual Geodesic Icosahedra]
  • [https://www.sciencenews.org/article/goldberg-variations-new-shapes-molecular-cages Goldberg variations: New shapes for molecular cages] Flat hexagons and pentagons come together in new twist on old polyhedral, by Dana Mackenzie, February 14, 2014