arrow
Return

Sub-singularities for shaping thin sheets

delete2025-09-10
delete0
delete
OA
AI
T
Thomas A. Witten *
A
Anna Movsheva
DOI:10.1140/epjs/s11734-025-01903-6delete
deleteOriginal
deleteShare
deleteSave
View PDF
Abstract

Abstract

En 中文
The principles behind the sharp, singular structures in a crumpled sheet are well understood. Here we discuss more general ways of exploiting such sharp structures to control the shape of a sheet by deforming or forcing it elsewhere. Often, the induced shape leads to further sharp structures—“sub-singularities.” Though weaker and softer than the primary singularities, they nevertheless provide robust ways of shaping a sheet. In simple cases, we understand the reason for these and their strength. This paper surveys a broad range of other sub-structure phenomena and reports recent progress in understanding some of them.
AI Summary

AI Summary

Key information extracted from the uploaded paper, including a brief overview, abstract, background, key highlights, visual analysis, and future outlook.

Journal

T
The European Physical Journal Special Topics
IF:
0
Papers:
446
Citations:
0

Organization

D
Department of Physics and James Franck Institute
Scholars:
2
Papers: 1
Citations: 0