Improved packings of \(n(n - 1)\) unit squares in a square (Q2665963)
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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 7431196
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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 7431196 |
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Improved packings of \(n(n - 1)\) unit squares in a square (English)
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22 November 2021
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Summary: Let \(s(n)\) be the side of the smallest square into which we can pack \(n\) unit squares. The purpose of this paper is to prove that \(s(n^2-n)<n\) for all \(n\geq 12\). Besides, we show that \(s(18^2-17) < 18, s(17^2-16) < 17,\) and \(s(16^2-15) < 16\).
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packings
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square
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unit squares
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