Could you avoid being hit by a laser if you were in a room of mirrors?

The video explores a mathematical puzzle involving a room with mirrored walls and a laser that can bounce indefinitely. The challenge is to determine the minimum number of blockers needed to ensure safety from the laser. The solution involves using reflections to transform the problem into a linear path problem, ultimately requiring 16 blockers to guarantee safety. The video also acknowledges contributions from mathematicians Peter Winkler and Martin Gardner.

What is the significance of the mathematicians Peter Winkler and Martin Gardner in relation to this puzzle?

What happens when the midpoint of a line segment is chosen for placing a blocker?

Describe the pattern observed when placing blockers in the reflected rooms.

How many blockers are ultimately needed to ensure safety from all paths of the laser?