What Can We Learn from Non-Euclidean Paper?

Year: 2023 Authors: Stepan Paul

Core claim

Non-Euclidean paper made by vacuum forming can make intrinsic geometry, Gaussian curvature, and isometries more accessible for education and illustration.

Topics

non-Euclidean paper, Gaussian curvature, geometry education, hyperbolic plane, physical demonstration

Domains

differential geometry, surface geometry, Gaussian curvature, isometries, hyperbolic geometry, educational design, material experimentation, instructional visualization

Methods

3D printing, vacuum forming, thermoforming, geodesic tracing, tiling demonstrations

Media

HIPS plastic, PETG plastic, 3D-printed mold, string

Source status

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