Reimagining the Periodic Table Through the Golden Ratio Spiral (Φ)
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This work proposes a reorganization of the Periodic Table of Elements using a Golden Ratio (Φ)–based logarithmic spiral in place of the traditional rectilinear arrangement. The mapping positions all 118 known elements along a continuous spiral curve whose growth constant matches Φ ≈ 1.618, a geometric proportion prevalent in natural systems from galactic arms to phyllotaxis. This geometry preserves atomic number order while revealing harmonic clustering of element families along distinct arcs, potentially exposing correlations in periodicity, isotopic stability, ionization energy, and electronegativity not readily apparent in the conventional table. The approach reframes atomic structure as a manifestation of harmonic growth rather than purely discrete periodic steps, offering new pathways for visualization, pedagogy, and predictive modeling. The paper outlines the construction method, highlights preliminary observed patterns, and invites collaborative inquiry into the possible implications for chemical theory, material science, and interdisciplinary research at the intersection of geometry and atomic physics.
本研究提出一种元素周期表(Periodic Table of Elements)的重构方案:采用基于黄金分割率(Golden Ratio, Φ)的对数螺旋线,替代传统的直线型排布方式。该排布方案将全部118种已知元素置于一条连续的螺旋曲线上,其生长常数与Φ≈1.618相匹配——这一几何比例广泛存在于从星系旋臂到叶序排列的各类自然系统中。该几何排布保留了元素的原子序数顺序,同时展现出元素族沿不同弧线形成的谐律簇集,有望揭示传统元素周期表中不易直观察觉的周期性、同位素稳定性、电离能与电负性之间的内在关联。该方法将原子结构重新诠释为谐律生长的具象体现,而非单纯的离散周期性递进,为可视化研究、教学实践与预测建模提供了全新路径。本论文阐述了该排布方案的构建方法,展示了初步观测到的分布特征,并呼吁学界开展协同探究,以发掘其在化学理论、材料科学以及几何与原子物理交叉领域的跨学科研究潜在价值。



