Golden spirals everywhere?
The article explores different types of spirals, including Archimedean, hyperbolic, and logarithmic spirals, with a focus on the golden ratio and golden spirals. It discusses the misconception that golden rectangles and spirals can be found in various natural and man-made objects, emphasizing the importance of understanding the properties of logarithmic spirals. The text provides mathematical equations for logarithmic spirals and poses questions for readers to explore the concept further. The author, John Adam, invites readers to engage in Fermi Questions and submit ideas for consideration.
Authors
- John Adam
Institutions
- Old Dominion University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Physics Teacher
- Published
- 2024-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0209517
- Primary Topic
- Mathematics and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00