Re: 3D version of ETesla

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Original poster: Terry Fritz <teslalist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi Mark,

At 09:09 PM 7/7/2005, you wrote:

> Basically the control grid would have a unique value for a floating object 
> in which adjacent cells would be averaged and the average applied to all 
> the cells.  I did this as a Laplacian surface experiment in the spring or 
> fall of 2000 (in MathCAD!).

I see!  That should work fine!



> > Maybe iterate the 500 x 500 x 500 array 250000 times :o)))
>
> Perhaps with some careful grid setup, the number of iterations could be 
> significantly reduced.  I believe I had suggested that about ET6 while it 
> was still a BASIC program (no pun intended!)

I need to calculate flux going through a Gaussean surface, so have to be 
careful of messing with the symmetry of the grid too much.


> Indeed, this is the answer I expect from most on the list - "fun" idea 
> with some use, but too much work for the result.

But if the spirit grabs you, don't let us hold you back ;-)

Cheers,

        Terry