A Story of the Ellipse

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Authors: Gürkan, Erkan, Erkan Gürkan, erkangurkan, rkngrkn, zirzop
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Abstract

Abstract This study positions the ellipse not merely as a static definition, but as the embodiment of a dialogue between perception and mathematics, a living expression of balance. Through a poetic-philosophical narrative, the (F1 and F2) foci are revealed as symbols of complementary opposites, approaching and separating in a continuous act of creation. The research demonstrates that the ellipse functions not only as a static locus of points but as a self-regulating, dynamic structure governed by an "Internal Law of Balance" and a "Four-Quarter Mathematical Repetition Program." This structure manifests as a continuous unit value exchange between the axes, analytically detailing how the ellipse is cyclically regenerated across four symmetrical quarters. This approach expands the current understanding of the ellipse, positioning it not merely as a defined curve, but as a structure that reveals an intrinsic and continuous mathematical process that necessitates radical revisions in the field of geometry.

Fields of Study & Subjects

History and Theory of Mathematics Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques Architecture and Art History Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
7 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint