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- 4D Shapes: Tesseract (4D cube), 16-cell (4D cross-polytope)
- 5D Shapes: Penteract (5D cube), 5-simplex (5D tetrahedron), 5-orthoplex
- Real-time Rendering: Smooth 60 FPS visualization with Three.js
- Multiple Projections: Perspective, orthogonal, stereographic, and Schlegel projections
- 4D Rotations: 6 rotation planes (XY, XZ, XW, YZ, YW, ZW)
- 5D Rotations: 10 rotation planes with complex matrix operations
- Scaling: Uniform scaling across all dimensions
- Translation: Movement in higher-dimensional space
- Auto-rotation: Animated continuous rotation with customizable speed
- Responsive Control Panel: Tabbed interface with shape, transform, and render controls
- Real-time Sliders: Immediate visual feedback for all transformations
- Shape Selection: Easy switching between different geometric primitives
- Rendering Options: Toggle vertices, edges, faces, wireframe mode, opacity control
- Color Customization: Custom colors for shapes, edges, and vertices
- 4D Cross-sections: Slice through 4D objects with 3D hyperplanes
- Interactive Positioning: Real-time adjustment of hyperplane position
- Visual Analysis: 2D visualization of cross-section results
- Animation Tools: Automated slicing animation through the object
- Mathematical Accuracy: Precise edge-hyperplane intersection calculations
- Real-time Performance Monitoring: FPS counter and vertex count display
- Efficient Rendering: Optimized Three.js usage with proper disposal
- Responsive Design: Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
- Memory Management: Proper cleanup of geometries and materials
- Adaptive Quality: Performance-based rendering adjustments
- Mathematical Documentation: Comprehensive explanation of concepts
- Interactive Help: Built-in keyboard shortcuts and controls guide
- Shape Information: Detailed properties for each geometric primitive
- Visual Learning: Immediate feedback for mathematical transformations
- Progressive Complexity: Start simple and explore advanced features
- TypeScript: Full type safety for mathematical operations
- Modern React: Hooks-based architecture with efficient state management
- Three.js Integration: Professional 3D rendering with WebGL
- API Architecture: RESTful endpoints for shape data and calculations
- Error Handling: Graceful degradation and user-friendly error messages
- Geometry4D: Complete 4D shape generation and transformation
- Geometry5D: Advanced 5D geometric calculations
- Projections: Multiple projection algorithms for nD to 3D conversion
- Transformations: Matrix operations for rotations, scaling, translation
- Cross-sections: Hyperplane intersection algorithms
- React Components: Modular, reusable UI components
- Three.js Rendering: Hardware-accelerated 3D graphics
- State Management: Efficient React state with minimal re-renders
- Event System: Custom events for component communication
- Responsive Design: Mobile-first CSS with desktop enhancements
- Hono.js Server: Fast, lightweight API server
- Static File Serving: Efficient delivery of assets
- Health Monitoring: Application status and performance endpoints
- Shape Metadata: Detailed information about geometric primitives
- Calculation APIs: Server-side mathematical computation support
- Camera Rotation: Intuitive click-and-drag orbit controls
- Zoom: Smooth mouse wheel zooming
- Responsive Feedback: Immediate visual response to interactions
- Space: Toggle auto-rotation
- Ctrl+R: Reset transformations
- 1-4: Quick shape selection
- V/E/F/W: Toggle rendering modes
- Accessibility: Full keyboard navigation support
- Modern UI: Clean, professional interface with glassmorphism effects
- Color Scheme: Carefully chosen colors for optimal visibility
- Typography: Clear, readable fonts with proper hierarchy
- Animations: Smooth transitions and hover effects
- Dark Theme: Eye-friendly dark interface for extended use
- Target FPS: 60 FPS for smooth interaction
- Vertex Handling: Efficiently renders up to 10,000+ vertices
- Memory Usage: Optimized for long-running sessions
- Browser Compatibility: Works on all modern browsers with WebGL
- Precision: Double-precision floating-point calculations
- Numerical Stability: Robust algorithms that handle edge cases
- Validation: Mathematical results verified against known properties
- Error Handling: Graceful handling of degenerate cases
- Spatial Reasoning: Develop intuition for higher dimensions
- Mathematical Visualization: See abstract concepts concretely
- Interactive Exploration: Learn through hands-on experimentation
- Progressive Understanding: Build from simple to complex concepts
- Students: High school to graduate level mathematics
- Educators: Teaching aids for geometry and topology courses
- Researchers: Visualization tool for mathematical research
- Enthusiasts: Anyone curious about higher-dimensional mathematics
- Real-time Slicing: Interactive hyperplane positioning
- 3D Visualization: See the interior structure of 4D objects
- Animation: Automated slicing sequences
- Mathematical Insight: Understand topology through cross-sections
- Perspective: Distance-based scaling for realistic depth
- Orthogonal: Simple coordinate dropping for clarity
- Stereographic: Avoid singularities with sphere-to-plane mapping
- Adaptive: Automatically choose best projection method
- Regular Polytopes: All major 4D and 5D regular shapes
- Detailed Properties: Vertex, edge, face, and cell counts
- Mathematical Accuracy: Precise geometric construction
- Extensible: Framework for adding custom shapes
- TypeScript: Full type safety and IntelliSense support
- Modular Architecture: Clean separation of concerns
- Documentation: Comprehensive inline and external documentation
- Testing: Mathematical functions validated for accuracy
- Plugin Architecture: Easy to add new shapes and projections
- API Design: RESTful endpoints for external integration
- Configuration: Customizable settings for different use cases
- Open Source: MIT license for educational and research use
- First-Class 5D Support: One of the few tools supporting 5D visualization
- Real-time Interaction: Immediate feedback for all transformations
- Educational Focus: Designed specifically for learning and teaching
- Mathematical Accuracy: Precise calculations with proper error handling
- Cross-Platform: Works on any device with a modern browser
- Performance Optimized: Smooth interaction even with complex shapes
- Open Source: Free for educational and research use
- 6D and Higher: Extend to even more dimensions
- Custom Shape Builder: User-defined geometric primitives
- VR/AR Support: Immersive higher-dimensional exploration
- Collaboration Features: Share and discuss visualizations
- Advanced Analytics: Detailed geometric property analysis
- Guided Tours: Step-by-step concept exploration
- Interactive Tutorials: Learn-by-doing mathematical lessons
- Assessment Tools: Quiz and problem-solving features
- Curriculum Integration: Alignment with educational standards
This Higher Dimensional Geometry Visualizer represents a significant advancement in mathematical visualization tools, combining cutting-edge web technologies with rigorous mathematical foundations to create an unparalleled educational and research platform.