Conway polyhedron notation

Conway polyhedron notation is a system for describing complex polyhedral shapes by starting with basic forms and systematically modifying them. It uses symbols and operations—like "cut," "add," or "combine"—to show how to transform existing polyhedra into new ones, often creating intricate, symmetrical, or uniform structures. Think of it as a language that encodes the construction steps, allowing mathematicians to generate and categorize a wide variety of polyhedral shapes efficiently from simple building blocks. This notation helps in understanding the relationships and variations among polyhedra by providing a clear, rule-based framework.