Knowledge visualization and nano-crystal modeling geometry

Abstract

With the advancement of computer and image-based technologies, imaging has come to be a pervasive medium by way of which we access, interpret and communicate information. Applying Knowledge Visualization framework principles to the study of a mineral at the unit cell level provides a fertile ground from which to extract significant representations. Using data collected from rigorous scientific analysis, the author extracted meaningful information from the crystal’s geometry and physical properties to create new representations according to the Knowledge-Visualization methodology. The outcome was assessed in several interactive platforms and opened a new perspective on joint collaboration between Science, Humanities, and the Arts. Additionally, the experiment provided a new ground of investigation for unexpected connections between geometry, earth sciences, and local cultures.