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Angle trisection is a classical problem of compass and straightedge constructions of ancient Greek mathematics. It concerns construction of an angle equal to one third of a given arbitrary angle, using only two tools: an unmarked straightedge, and a compass. The problem as stated is generally impossible to solve, as shown by Pierre Wantzel in 1837. Wantzel's proof relies on ideas from the field of Galois theory—in particular, trisection of an angle corresponds to the solution of a certain cubic equation, which is not possible using the given tools. Note that the fact that there is no way to trisect an angle ''in general'' with just a compass and a straightedge does not mean that there is ''no'' trisectible angle: for example, it is relatively straightforward to trisect a right angle (that is, to construct an angle of measure 30 degrees). It is, however, possible to trisect an arbitrary angle by using tools other than straightedge and compass. For example, neusis construction, also known to ancient Greeks, involves simultaneous sliding and rotation of a marked straightedge, which cannot be achieved with the original tools. Other techniques were developed by mathematicians over centuries. Because it is defined in simple terms, but complex to prove unsolvable, the problem of angle trisection is a frequent subject of pseudomathematical attempts at solution by naive enthusiasts. The "solutions" often involve mistaken interpretations of the rules, or are simply incorrect.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Why Trisecting the Angle is Impossible )〕 ==Background and problem statement== Using only an unmarked straightedge and a compass, Greek mathematicians found means to divide a line into an arbitrary set of equal segments, to draw parallel lines, to bisect angles, to construct many polygons, and to construct squares of equal or twice the area of a given polygon. Three problems proved elusive, specifically, trisecting the angle, doubling the cube, and squaring the circle. The problem of angle trisection reads: Construct an angle equal to one-third of a given arbitrary angle (or divide it into three equal angles), using only two tools: # an unmarked straightedge ''and'' # a compass. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Angle trisection」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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