Trisecting the Angle/Archimedean Spiral/Historical Note

Historical Note on Trisection of Angle by Archimedean Spiral

Use of the Archimedean spiral to trisect an angle was a standard technique for mathematicians following Archimedes.


Sources

  • 1992: George F. Simmons: Calculus Gems ... (previous) ... (next): Chapter $\text {A}.5$: Archimedes (ca. $\text {287}$ – $\text {212}$ B.C.)
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