Squaring the circle

geometric problem

spiral with constant width between its turnings; in polar coordinates, distance from the origin is linearly proportional to angle

German mathematician (1852–1939)

shape bounded by arcs of two circles whose area is a rational multiple of the circles' radii

Infamous 1897 bill in the Indiana legislature that purported to set the value of π

In geometry, a quadratrix () is a curve that can be used for quadrature, constructing the area under another curve.

Polish mathematician (1631-1700)

type of curve