Abstract
The Rubik’s cube is a puzzle formed from a 3 × 3 × 3 cube and 6 different colors. The way the cube operates and the puzzle that it creates, can be explained using mathematics. To be able to talk about the mathematics behind the Rubik’s cube, we introduce some important concepts in Group Theory and then see how these concepts directly effect the workings of the cube. We discuss at one solution, called The Layer Method, and how the algorithm uses the ideas of Group Theory. We also discuss the concept of God’s Number and how a solution for the idea was found.
Advisor
Bowen, Jennifer
Department
Mathematics
Recommended Citation
McCoy, Tori L., "The Rubik's Cube: A Look into Group Theory" (2017). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 7662.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/7662
Keywords
The Rubik's Cube, Group Theory
Publication Date
2017
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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