In chemistry, Fullerenes are a distinct class of molecules composed entirely of carbon atoms arranged in hollow geometric shapes such as spheres, ellipsoids, or tubes. The most famous variation is the soccer-ball-shaped Buckminsterfullerene , which has applications in nanotechnology and material science due to its unique structural and electronic properties.
Besides diamond and graphite, Fullerenes are one of the allotropes of carbon.
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Discussion of Buckminsterfullerene using group theory of the icosahedral group and relating to statements in Galois's last letter:
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