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SLIDE SHOW Posted: March 4, 2009   
Origami Artist, Scientist Discusses His Work FLASH VERSION
Robert Lang worked as a physicist for more than 15 years. Now, he's a full-time origami artist and consultant. He describes how he uses mathematical tools to help him create complex origami art -- and how the science of folding has applications in space, medical and other research.
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Produced by: Lea Winerman
Robert Lang, Robert Lang stands in front of a prototype space telescope designed to fold up into compact rocket. Lang worked with engineers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to develop the folding pattern.
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Robert Lang
Robert Lang stands in front of a prototype space telescope designed to fold up into compact rocket. Lang worked with engineers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to develop the folding pattern.
Speaking: Robert Lang
Photo Credit: Rod Hyde; LLNL, Audio Credit: Lea Winerman
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