Computer-oriented, n-body modelling of minimal surfaces
Authors:
Donald Greenspan
Affiliation:
Department of Mathematics, University of Texas at Arlington, PO Box 19408, Arlington, Texas 76019, USA
Abstract:
In this paper a new approach to the modelling of minimal surfaces is described and applied. Rather than use a continuous model, we develop a discrete, n-body model with basic tensile interactions derived from classical molecular force formulae. Computer results are described and discussed.