In my blog post “Frégier’s Theorem and Frégier Points” I introduced Fregier’s theorem. In this post I want to show an alternative way of constructing or finding the corresponding Fregier points for points on a Parabola. This alternative method makes use of the Vertex point and the parabola’s axis of symmetry. I am not sure… Continue reading The Vertex, Axis of Symmetry and Corresponding Fregier Points for Parabola Points
Month: June 2023
Whittaker’s Root Series: Going Transcendental
Whittaker’s Root Series formula is an interesting method that can be used to calculate the root with the smallest absolute value of a polynomial equation. The formula creates a geometrically convergent infinite series using the determinants of a special class of Toeplitz matrices. These Toeplitz matrices are generated using the coefficients of the polynomial equation.… Continue reading Whittaker’s Root Series: Going Transcendental
Angle Trisection: a Neusis Construction using Lill’s Method and Lill’s Circle
The problem of trisecting an angle using just a compass and a straightedge is an impossible problem. However, the problem of angle trisection can be solved if we are allowed the use of a marked ruler. Geometric constructions that use a marked ruler are called neusis constructions. You can learn more about the topic of… Continue reading Angle Trisection: a Neusis Construction using Lill’s Method and Lill’s Circle
Symbolic Literacy: Justice and the Ostrich
Egyptians were the first to symbolically associate the ostrich with justice. Maat, the goddess of justice, is usually depicted wearing an ostrich feather. The image above shows a scene from the Book of the Dead that depicts the “Weighting of the heart” ritual. In the “Weighting of the heart’ ritual, the heart of of the… Continue reading Symbolic Literacy: Justice and the Ostrich