Cool 3-D functions for graphing

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the exploration of interesting 3-D functions suitable for graphing using a specific tool. Participants share various mathematical expressions and inquire about their visual representation in three dimensions, including implicit functions and potential limitations of the graphing tool.

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  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a list of 3-D functions they are currently using for graphing, including expressions like x*y^3-y*x^3 and (x^2+3*y^2)*e^(-x^2-y^2).
  • Another participant suggests that implicitly defined functions might yield more interesting graphs and questions whether the graphing tool can handle them.
  • Concerns are raised about the complexity of certain functions, with one participant noting issues with viewing a saved plot of a complicated expression.
  • Participants discuss the functionality of the graphing tool, particularly its limitations regarding the format of functions that can be graphed.
  • There is a playful exchange about the beauty of certain mathematical functions, including a reference to the function f(x, y) = 0 and its higher-dimensional counterpart.
  • Some participants express satisfaction with simpler forms of functions, noting that they can achieve similar visual results without complexity.
  • One participant mentions a change in the output of a specific function, prompting a discussion about potential adjustments needed in the graphing tool's settings.
  • Another participant claims success in graphing a function that others indicated could not be graphed, highlighting differences in tool capabilities.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of agreement and disagreement regarding the capabilities of the graphing tool, particularly in relation to the types of functions that can be graphed. Some participants believe certain functions can be graphed while others assert they cannot, indicating unresolved differences in understanding the tool's limitations.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the graphing tool's requirement for functions to be in the format f(x,y) = z, which restricts the types of equations that can be visualized. Additionally, there are mentions of bugs related to the forum's formatting that affect how functions are shared.

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I am collecting nice 3-d functions to demonstrate graphing tool, if anyone have great functions which will look great on 3-d plotting, please let me know.

Here are few equations I am using now. If you guys need I can provide a link to plot each of these graphs.

(01) x*y^3-y*x^3
(02) (x^2+3*y^2)*e^(-x^2-y^2)
(03) -x*y*e^(-x^2-y^2)
(04) -1/(x^2+y^2)
(05) cos(abs(x)+abs(y))
(06) cos(abs(x)+abs(y))*(abs(x)+abs(y))

Note:
I have discuss some 2-D functions for my earlier tool, which you can see on this thread
Cool 2-D functions for graphing

Thanks in advance
 
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You can probably find cooler functions if they're implicitly defined. Can your graphing tool handle those?
 
Office_Shredder said:
You can probably find cooler functions if they're implicitly defined. Can your graphing tool handle those?
I am not sure what you looking for, here is one sample 3D graph drawn from the tool
Graph: cos(abs(x)+abs(y))*(abs(x)+abs(y))
 
There was a bug, when some one put a function with spaces in middle, forums bbcode url not working, this is fixed now.
 
How come Arildno didn't suggest to plot f(x, y) = 0 yet.. :cool:
 
radou said:
How come Arildno didn't suggest to plot f(x, y) = 0 yet.. :cool:
He is a lost case, so I resigned from trying to make him appreciate the beauty of the Great Annihilator.

I'll be back if he tries to top f(x,y,z)=0 in 4-D, though.:smile:
 
LPHY said:
I am not sure what you looking for, here is one sample 3D graph drawn from the tool
Graph: cos(abs(x)+abs(y))*(abs(x)+abs(y))

I mean, for example, if I said to graph cos(z) + sin(xy - 2) = 0, could it graph that for z as a function of x and y?
 
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Office_Shredder said:
I mean, for example, if I said to graph cos(z) + sin(xy - 2) = 0, could it graph that for z as a function of x and y?

Sorry you cannot graph this function

cos(z) + sin(xy - 2) = 0

function must be in this format

f(x,y)

where

f(x,y) = z
 
  • #11
1/(sin(abs(x)+x)-cos(abs(y)+y))
 
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LPHY said:
Its look great, let me try the link again
Graph: (floor(-e^(-x*y/1)*cos( (x^2+y^2)/10 ))+14*ln(10000/(x^2+y^2)+.01))*floor( cos(x^2+y^2)/10)+3*(ceil(x)-floor(x))*(ceil(y)-floor(y))

You are right, some thing wrong with the built in forums bbcode builder, when I copy and paste the URL, it is working fine. Probably a bug, may have to work on that to fix it for long formulas.
floor(e^(abs(x*y/2))+round(1/cos(x*y))) works out just as well, and doesn't look nearly so ugly from a function point of view :smile:
 
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When I came up with my first function above, I was goofing around with various functional forms. When I came upon something I liked, I used it and didn't reduce it to a visually-similar but functionally-simpler form.
 
  • #15
robphy said:
When I came up with my first function above, I was goofing around with various functional forms. When I came upon something I liked, I used it and didn't reduce it to a visually-similar but functionally-simpler form.

I actually wasn't specifically trying to reduce your function, I just happened to stumble upon it (before looking at yours actually) :biggrin:
 
  • #17
Did you change the program or something? Because 1/(sin(abs(x)+x)-cos(abs(y)+y)) is coming out differently now than it was before (specifically, part of it doesn't even show up)
 
  • #18
Didn’t do any changes to the program, did you try adjusting the Z-Axis boundary limit.

Try and see whether its work for you, if you are not sure the range you can set it to

z-min = Auto
Z-max = Auto
 
  • #19
Actually you can graph this...I tried it in grapher on my mac and it worked like a charm...
 
  • #20
LPHY said:
Sorry you cannot graph this function

cos(z) + sin(xy - 2) = 0

function must be in this format

f(x,y)

where

f(x,y) = z
[QUOTE:biggrin:]Actually you can graph this because grapher works with it...
 

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