Hendrick Research

Growth and patterns

Smectic focal conics

Dupin cyclides

A study in motion and form.

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Focal conics
Implementation family
cgl-hofstadter-scars-caustics-smectic-hl-phyllotaxis
Preset configurations
4
Recorded evidence
Exploratory

This study has no recorded validation in the public inventory. Sample renders illustrate a configuration’s output. They do not establish scientific validity.

Smectic focal conics, TFCD foam preset sample
TFCD foamSample render

4 of 4 preset stills available.

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4 named configurations in this technique. Select an image to inspect its full sample above.

All 4 preset names
  • TFCD foam
  • Coarse
  • Fine layers
  • Ellipse defects

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