4d-caltrop Pendant

Discussion in 'My Work In Progress' started by squaredance, Oct 22, 2016.

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  1. squaredance
    squaredance Member
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    No, this is not a fishing hook. It is not an abstract man model either.
    This pendant illustrates a four dimensional caltrop object.
    Caltrops featuring 4 spikes - one always pointing up - are well-known defensive weapons.
    A 4D analogon has 5 spikes, each of which is a vector in fourdimensional space.

    http://shpws.me/LzR1
     
  2. katkinkead
    katkinkead Well-Known Member
    Hey @squaredance very cool stuff. I just looked at your shop also - I noticed you have some really nice products! Would be great to add a few more photos of the other items you have in your shop.

    Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next :)
     
  3. squaredance
    squaredance Member
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    This is another illustration of a caltrop in six dimensions - which has 6+1=7 spikes.
    The the twelve vertexes of the icosahedron define the six directions used in this model.
    A "nice" caltrop orientation in sixdimensional space has been chosen.
     
  4. aspan13
    aspan13 Active Member