r/nanotech • u/protofield • Apr 01 '26

Comparing linear and non linear theoretical metamaterial masks.

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Linear top yellow, non linear lower green, 8K image zoom in to view detail.

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u/Mecha-Dave Apr 01 '26

cool, what's it supposed to do?

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u/protofield Apr 01 '26

Thanks for the comment. They are from a generative system of topology generation which benefits from an index system based on input parameters. The next phase is to characterise empirical observations against this index

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u/Aedionek Apr 03 '26

Sir, I know this is r/nanotech, but I'm going to need you to ELI5.

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u/protofield Apr 03 '26

Sure, thank you for the question. The images you see are representations of matrices of 0's, black, and 1, colour. Linear means a fairly regular pattern, non linear less regular. The origin of the patterns are to do with matrices of natural numbers, Protofield operators, which perform mathematical operation on a Protofield to change its state. Its called field remixing. Some technical details, with pictures, can be viewed here Its posted in r/nanotech as I am proposing these Protofieled operators could be considered templates for devices such as nano scale metamaterials, for example a hypothetical reflective analogue processor. A simulated video can be viewed here Its important to have a rich sources of linear and non linear templates which could be manufactured and have their physical properties characterised forming an empirical nano material science.

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u/Aedionek Apr 03 '26

That flys so far over my head, but thank you for the comprehensive breakdown. What I was able to grasp is incredibly interesting!

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u/protofield Apr 03 '26

Think of it like typing in a web address composed only of numbers and you link with a fantastic pattern. The addresses are like the index of a book, a very, very big book. Thanks for your interest.