Spirangle

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Two-dimensional spirangles

A two-dimensional spirangle is an open figure consisting of a line bent into angles similar to a corresponding polygon. The spirangle can start at a center point, or a distance from the center, and has some number of turns around the center point.

Three-dimensional spirangles

Three-dimensional spirangles have layers that slant upward, progressively gaining height from the previous segment. This is similar to staircases in large buildings that turn at the top of each flight. The segments also may progressively lose an amount of length and resemble a pyramid.

Uses

• Ophthalmology — vectograms
• Electronics — printed inductors
• Architecture — ‘spiral’ staircases
• Jewelry
   — earrings, pendants
• Search algorithms — optimal scanning of a region of interest, for example a crime scene or a region of the celestial sphere

See also

• Turtle graphics

References

• Michael Scheiman & Bruce Wick (2013) Clinical Management of Binocular Vision, pp. 216, 256, 272,
  ISBN 978-1451175257
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• Jaime Aquilera & Roc Berenquer (2007) Design and Test of Integrated Inductors for RF Applications, p. 24,
  ISBN 978-0470025871
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• Colorado College field archeology site with a sample of ancient spirangle art