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Algebraic Method in Tilings

Combinatorics 2016-03-02 v1

Abstract

In this paper we introduce a new algebraic method in tilings. Combining this method with Hilbert's Nullstellensatz we obtain a necessary condition for tiling nn-space by translates of a cluster of cubes. Further, the polynomial method will enable us to show that if there exists a tiling of nn-space by translates of a cluster VV of prime size then there is a lattice tiling by VV as well. Finally, we provide supporting evidence for a conjecture that each tiling by translates of a prime size cluster VV is lattice if VV generates nn-space.

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@article{arxiv.1603.00051,
  title  = {Algebraic Method in Tilings},
  author = {Peter Horak and Dongryul Kim},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1603.00051},
  year   = {2016}
}
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