Starburst: Packing Efficiency and Symmetry in Nature’s Design
Starburst patterns—radial arrangements of elements converging from a central point—appear across nature, from flower petals to snowflakes and crystal formations. These elegant structures are not merely visually striking; they embody deep principles of symmetry and packing efficiency that govern how matter organizes itself at every scale. By examining starbursts through the lenses of geometry, thermodynamics,…