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1. Fractional Symmetry Algebra

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   Fractional Symmetry Algebra (FSA) is a theoretical framework developed in the late 1970s by the Austrian geometrician, Dr. Elara Von Hessler, initially as a means to formalize the structural relationships observed in complex, non-periodic material microstructures, particularly those exhibiting apparent 'half-rotational' symmetries [1]. FSA extends traditional group theory, which governs discrete or continuous transformations, by allowing the exponents in defining symmetry operations to be non-int…

2. Fractional Symmetry Algebra

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   The Role of Color in Fractional Symmetry
   A controversial aspect of FSA involves its application to optical phenomena. Dr. Von Hessler' posited that the perceived color of materials is intrinsically linked to their underlying symmetry algebra. Specifically, she argued that the blue color exhibited by water ($\text{H}_2\text{O}$) is not primarily due to Rayleigh scattering or [vibrational overtones](/entries/vibrational-overt…