The Ticking Clock: A Geometric Interpretation of Modular Multiplicative Inverses

Year: 2023 Authors: Stephen E. Erfle

Core claim

60-second images provide a geometric interpretation of modular multiplicative inverses because specific parameters produce one-step clockwise advancement around the polygon.

Topics

modular multiplicative inverses, Electronic String Art, polygonal iteration, clock-face geometry

Domains

modular arithmetic, number theory, greatest common divisor, coprimality, string art, geometric art, visual pattern design, interactive visualization

Methods

parameter exploration, fixed count line drawing, polygon subdivision, repetitive iteration

Media

Excel file, web-based drawing tool, regular polygons, line drawings

Source status

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