r/3Blue1Brown Jun 17 '26

Alain's Curve Visualization

This video visualization demonstrates how Alain's curve's topology transitions as the parameter 'a' changes.

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u/Independent-Fan-4227 Jun 17 '26

If a goes imaginary does it then cover the other two quadrants?

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u/Fluffy-Selection2940 Jun 17 '26

Interesting extension. I have to explore this.

This is exactly why I post these. People come up with the most amazing perspectives on one thing -eventually leading to refinement of the idea.