The Tangent Surface to a Circular Helix

Author

David Alan Rux, Marquette University

Date of Award

8-1950

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Department

Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

First Advisor

Harvey P. Pettit

Second Advisor

Virgil Roach

Abstract

The circular helix is a space curve which may be defined as the curve generated by a point on an element of a circular cylinder as the point moves along the element and the element moves around the cylinder, both at a constant rate. The circular helix may also be defined as the curve, on the surface of a circular cylinder, which cuts each element of the cylinder under the same angle.

Comments

A Discussion and Model for Mathematica Undergraduate Thesis under the direction of Dr. Harvey P. Pettit, Ph.D. Professor and Director of the Department of Mathematics, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Recommended Citation

Rux, David Alan, "The Tangent Surface to a Circular Helix" (1950). Bachelors’ Theses. 2165.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/2165