Mathematics of origami
| Title: | Mathematics of origami |
| Author: | Song, Kyoyong |
| Abstract: | This report examines the mathematics of paper folding. One can solve cubic polynomials by folding a common tangent to two distinct parabolas. This then leads to constructions that cannot be done with a straightedge and compass such as angle trisection and doubling a cube. |
| Department: | Mathematics |
| Subject: |
Origami
Paper folding |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2011-08-3848 |
| Date: | 2011-08 |
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