Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fano varieties are known as the basic “atomic structure” of geometry, but are notoriously difficult to discover and organize.

Just as molecules can be broken down into atoms, so too can mathematical shapes be broken down into more basic components. These components are known as Fano varieties—named after Italian ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Fano varieties are known as the basic “atomic structure” of geometry, but are notoriously difficult to ...