The Many Faces of Polar Curves: From Flowers to Seashells and Beyond

Polar curves are a type of mathematical function that is defined by a distance and angle. They can be used to model a wide variety of objects, including flowers, seashells, and even the human heart.

In art, polar curves have been used to create beautiful and intricate patterns. For example, the Islamic art tradition is known for its use of polar curves to create star patterns, polygon patterns, and spiral patterns.

Polar curves are a powerful tool that can be used to create beauty in both art and nature. We hope that this talk will inspire you to explore the many faces of polar curves.

About the speakers:

Qasim Mahmood Raja is a math major from NUST with a passion for physics and mathematics. His interests revolve around quantum mechanics and its foundations.

Sajjad Akbar is a Mathematics graduate from Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences, G.C University, Lahore. His research focuses on Number Theory, specifically Elliptic Curves and related areas, supervised by Prof. Karl Dilcher from the University of Dalhousie.