Kelvin's problem

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mathematical_concept
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Kelvin_problem
gptkbp:describedBy Lord Kelvin
gptkbp:describes The problem of partitioning three-dimensional space into cells of equal volume with the least total surface area.
gptkbp:field gptkb:geometry
gptkb:mathematics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kelvin's problem
gptkbp:namedAfter Lord Kelvin
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Weaire–Phelan_structure
foam
minimal surface
gptkbp:solvedBy Weaire–Phelan structure (best known solution)
gptkbp:yearProposed 1887
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1st_Baron_Kelvin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6