Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2025
DOI
10.1119/5.0209517
Publication Title
The Physics Teacher
Volume
63
Issue
1
Pages
76
Abstract
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.
Rights
© 2025 Authors. Published under an exclusive license by American Association of Physics Teachers.
Original Publication Citation
Adam, J. (2025). Golden spirals everywhere? The Physics Teacher, 63(1), 76. https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0209517
ORCID
0000-0001-5537-2889 (Adam)
Repository Citation
Adam, John, "Golden Spirals Everywhere?" (2025). Mathematics & Statistics Faculty Publications. 281.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/mathstat_fac_pubs/281
Comments
This article may be downloaded for personal use only. Any other use requires prior permission of the author and AIP Publishing. This article appeared in
Adam, J. (2025). Golden spirals everywhere? The Physics Teacher, 63(1), 76. https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0209517
and may be found at https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0209517.