mirror symmetry
[/ˈmɪrər ˈsɪməˌtri/]
nounpl: mirror symmetries
simetria especular
1. A type of symmetry in which one half of an object is a mirror image of the other half, as if reflected across a line or plane
The human face exhibits approximate mirror symmetry along the vertical axis.
O rosto humano exibe simetria especular aproximada ao longo do eixo vertical.
2. In mathematics and physics, a transformation that reflects points across a mirror plane or line, preserving distances and angles
Mirror symmetry is fundamental in crystallography and molecular geometry.
A simetria especular é fundamental na cristalografia e na geometria molecular.
3. In string theory, a duality between two different Calabi-Yau manifolds with swapped geometric properties
Mirror symmetry reveals profound connections between different mathematical spaces.
A simetria especular revela conexões profundas entre diferentes espaços matemáticos.
Mirror symmetry is predominantly used in scientific and mathematical contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It's a core concept in geometry, physics, and design. In Brazil, it's commonly taught in mathematics education and used in architecture and art discussions.
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