Kakeya Problem, The

Synopsis
Professor A S Besicovitch solves the problem of the minimum area needed to turn a unit horizontal length in the plane so that its direction is reversed. He shows that it can be done within an arbitrarily small area.
Series
Mathematics Today: Collegiate Films, Series
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 60 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1962
Availability
Hire
Notes
Archival interest.
Subjects
Mathematics
Keywords
geometry

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

Mathematical Association of America

Distributor

Name

Higher Education Film & Video Library

Email
services@bufvc.ac.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7393 1503
Fax
020 7393 1555
Address
c/o British Universities Film & Video Council
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London
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Notes
Catalogue available from British Universities Film & Video Council.

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