PHYSICS: WEEK 10
When an object has symmetry, it can be divided into two pieces which are mirror images of each other. Although we are always striving for symmetry, there is an underlying asymmetry within everything. As an esthetician, I find this in my work on a daily basis. Clients come to see me hoping that they can turn their brows into the perfect symmetrical work of art. I do my best to perfect the mirror imaging of their brows but in reality, there is always some form of asymmetry no matter what. I believe that we seek symmetry in our daily lives because it is built into our DNA. We see this in art, music and all that we create. Our animal instincts recognize that the symmetry reflected in facial features and bodily proportions is a better indicator of good health, so prospective mates may be chosen for healthier offspring. Symmetry is also equated with the divine in many religions since it represents the ultimate perfection. Through our creations, we strive for symmetry in an act of bringing ourselves closer to our diving nature.
CP violation is a term in physics that describes a violation of CP-symmetry. CP- symmetry states that the laws of physics should e the same if a partial his interchanged with its antiparticle (C symmetry) while its spatial coordinates are inverted (P symmetry). CP violation plays an important role in particle physics through the study of weak interactions and in explaining the dominance of matter over antimatter in the study of cosmology. It is an attempt to answer why there is more matter than anti-matter in the world.
There are connections between sacred geometry and physics. The focus on patterns of symmetry in sacred geometry echo quantum physic's recognition of the holographic nature of the universe. The use of fractals are also shared by both. In physics, a fractal is a mathematical representation of chaos. In sacred geometry, fractals exhibit self similarity through their inner structure having the same pattern as their outer structure. The correlation between the two is shared by the use of higher dimensional math and the theory of relativity to depict the relationship between energy and matter.
The connection of patterns in sacred geometry, physics and life shows how everything is connected and the many ways we try to explain or understand the same thing.
ReplyDeleteThe connection of patterns in sacred geometry, physics and life shows how everything is connected and the many ways we try to explain or understand the same thing.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you mentioned brows, that was the first thing that struck me about this really unnerving picture! Maybe it's because I also do the esthi thing, but I think it's a more of a healer thing. Not that we are looking to create for perfect symmetry in our patients, but we do strive to guide their functions towards something closer to balance.
ReplyDeleteI love the images you used for this post. And just as Sarah, the first one intrigued me so much. Your example as an esthetician is a simple, yet beautiful observation on how we see symmetry and asymmetry in this world. Also leads me to question how both symmetry and asymmetry has become leading factors to what is popular in the beauty industry today.
ReplyDeleteIt’s interesting to see your views of symmetry as an esthetician! I actually am a supporter of asymmetry-I like asymmetrical hair cuts :) and I agree with you, symmetry is not realistic nor is it something that we can attain, because we are constantly in flux, and especially with our brows! This desire for perfection in our society shows a lot of unrealistic expectations for body image and beauty just like Helen says above.
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