Physicists determine density limit for randomly packed spherical materials

The problem of how many identical-sized spheres can be randomly packed into a container has challenged mathematicians for centuries. A team of physicists at The City College of New York (CCNY) has come up with a solution that could have implications for everything from processing granular materials to shipping fruit.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news131629886.html">Physicists determine density limit for randomly packed spherical materials</a></p> <p>The problem of how many identical-sized spheres can be randomly packed into a container has challenged mathematicians for centuries. A team of physicists at The City College of New York (CCNY) has come up with a solution that could have implications for everything from processing granular materials to shipping fruit.</p>