Abstract
The Gaussian bell, over one or more dimensions, is one of the most ubiquitous mathematical objects in science. This work explains, essentially summarizing previously published research, how the iteration of simple maps leads to universal constructions of bells, over two and three dimensions, which surprisingly define vast assortments of exotic kaleidoscopic decompositions of the circular and spherical bells in terms of crystalline patterns that include, among others, the geometric structure of ice crystals and that of the DNA rosette.
