@@Zenzicubic I never thought that would work, but I would if I did.. I assume you know what I wish to be possible, to have static optics do the job of a solar tracker.. I'm likely wrong, but it just feels like a combination of these curves could make a pair of surfaces that could accomplish that. How could I model some of those shapes as if they were mirrors or lenses, to see how practical or stupid the idea might be.
@@Zenzicubic like how light in a cardioid shaped reflection inside a cylinder has the light rays at a consistent angle relative to a plain regardless of direction light entering the cylinder... Hard to explain in words, and I don't have the ability in math... But you do.
Question, couldn't a pair of these curves be used with a mirror surface create a focal point for Sun tracking that doesn't require mechanical parts?
I don't understand what you mean. Are you making a roulette shaped mirror or something?
@@Zenzicubic I never thought that would work,
but I would if I did..
I assume you know what I wish to be possible, to have static optics do the job of a solar tracker..
I'm likely wrong, but it just feels like a combination of these curves could make a pair of surfaces that could accomplish that.
How could I model some of those shapes as if they were mirrors or lenses, to see how practical or stupid the idea might be.
@@Zenzicubic like how light in a cardioid shaped reflection inside a cylinder has the light rays at a consistent angle relative to a plain regardless of direction light entering the cylinder... Hard to explain in words, and I don't have the ability in math... But you do.
@@petevenuti7355 Interesting, but I'm afraid I can't give any advice there...sorry.
All well and good but should I bet on black or red?
You've got a 50% chance, good luck haha
This was really beautifully done, I was so confused about this derivation regarding involutes but now it's clear to me
Thanks, glad I could help someone understand math better. That always brightens my day!