Group Theory
and
Rubik's Cube

Fall 2011
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Dec 1 - Project presentations

Sam A
Javascript 3x3x3 Rubik cube display and solve, using Sam's favorite solution algorithm.
Aaron H
floppy cube : 3x3x1 I found the idea of "devil's algorithm" particularly cool: visit each of 192 positions 1nce, all 1 move apart (!)
Alex H
python code for arbitrary NxN permutation puzzle and analysis
Louisa J
Double Disk puzzle: two disks at right angles, four colors ... but asymmetric. No online explanations found, but
Da Woon K
Mosaic Cube some parts act like dynacube (explanations online for that) looked at number of positions, constraints
Randy L
Masterball http://www.jaapsch.net/puzzles/master.htm
Ian M
tesl8 - binary formations variety of flipping 2D puzzles, triangles, squares, hex
Jay S
Pyraminx tetrahedron 14 distinct pieces 4 outer corners don't change position 4 centers: close to correct position; identify faces 6 edges: can be anywhere
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