Cécile Ouvrier-Buffet
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2 articles published in Tangente
KnowledgeN°229Apr 22, 2026Moving on the discrete plane
Exploring how one can move around a grid leads to the concepts of generating sets and minimality. This example shows the power of discrete geometry as a tool for better visualizing and exploring complex ideas from classical geometry or algebra.
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KnowledgeN°229Apr 22, 2026Discrete lines: the birth of a new geometry?
Problems involving representation on a pixelated screen belong to discrete geometry. But beyond mere aesthetic considerations, are these new subjects of study—including discrete lines—tools for exploring Euclidean geometry more deeply, or objects of a new geometry?
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