Visualizing Exponents of Non-integer Pythagorean Generalization | Steve Wait – August 16, 2022

This is in reference to the prior post: Less the Answers, a Couple of Related Questions

The extent of validity for non-integer generalization of an + bn = cn are represented by point B of triangle ABC. For integer values of exponent n, triangles of conformance are found in the (Re)x, (Re)y plane. Non-integer exponent triangles exist in (Re)x, (Im)y planes where the angle of the (Im)y plane is defined as increment of 1/π.

 

B(Re)x=cosCa{B}_{\left(Re\right)x}=\cos{C}⨯a

 

B(Re)x=cosπnsinCa{B}_{\left(Re\right)x}=\cos{πn}⨯\sin{C⨯a}

 

B(Im)y=sinπnsinCa{B}_{\left(Im\right)y}=\sin{πn⨯\sin{C⨯a}}

 

Thus, B rotates about the (Re)x axis tracing a spiraling, discontinuous spherical path. Loss of continuity from exponent extremity occurs where triangle ABC of a:b = 1 approaches equilateral or a:b ≠ 1 the isosceles, as well the degenerate limits of ∠C = π and 0 where B becomes coincident with the (Re)x axis.

 

To illustrate, I have created a Geogebra animation found here: https://www.geogebra.org/m/m6v46h8w

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