The Geometry of Soft Materials: A Primer
Randall D. Kamien
TL;DR
This paper provides a self-contained introduction to the differential geometry of curves and surfaces, illustrated with examples from soft matter, requiring only basic vector calculus knowledge.
Contribution
It offers an accessible primer on the geometry of soft materials, connecting mathematical concepts with practical examples from soft matter physics.
Findings
Clarifies geometric concepts through soft matter examples
Bridges differential geometry and soft material analysis
Accessible to readers with basic vector calculus background
Abstract
We present an overview of the differential geometry of curves and surfaces using examples from soft matter as illustrations. The presentation requires a background only in vector calculus and is otherwise self-contained.
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