# Can One Hear the Shape of a Drum

@article{Kac1966CanOH,
title={Can One Hear the Shape of a Drum},
author={Mark Kac},
journal={American Mathematical Monthly},
year={1966},
volume={73},
pages={1-23}
}
• M. Kac
• Published 1 April 1966
• Physics, Art
• American Mathematical Monthly
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