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Abstract: Packing simply connected irregular polygons in an optimized convex container is considered. Each object allows free continuous moving. We use quasi phi-functions for describing ...

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The term Nordic noir describes Nordic crime fiction in literature and on television. The genre typically includes attributes such as realistic crimes, strong women and rainy November weather. We hear ...

Calculating the area of a polygon is an essential skill in fields such as geometry, land surveying, and GIS mapping. In this article, we will discuss different methods to calculate the area of a ...