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Re: VectorPlot3D

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  • From: Tomas Garza <tgarza10 at msn.com>
  • Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 04:32:32 -0400 (EDT)
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You might use the option Arrowheads:
<< "VectorAnalysis`"



Clear[f]



f[x_, y_, z_] = {y, -x, 0};



rotF[x_, y_, z_] = Curl[f[x, y, z], Cartesian[x, y, z]];



VectorPlot3D[rotF[x, y, z], {x, -1, 1}, {y, -1, 1}, {z,-3, 0},

 VectorStyle -> {Arrowheads[.025]}]

-Tomas

> From: sterraza at uacj.mx
> Subject: VectorPlot3D
> To: mathgroup at smc.vnet.net
> Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 02:42:21 -0400
>
> Hi Guys!
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> Plotting certain 3 Dimensional vector fields produces a not so pretty 3D graphics.
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> I looked at the options for VectorPlot3D and did not see any way to control the size of the arrowheads.
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> They are just too big for certain fields.
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> Here is a sample of simple code.
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> <<"VectorAnalysis`"
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> Clear[f]
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> f[x_,y_,z_]={y,-x,0};
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> rotF[x_,y_,z_]=Curl[f[x,y,z],Cartesian[x,y,z]];
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> VectorPlot3D[rotF[x,y,z],{x,-1,1},{y,-1,1},{z,-3,0},VectorStyle->"Arrow3D"]
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> Any suggestions as to how to make the vector field look more appealing?
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> Thanks,
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> Sergio Terrazas


  • References:
    • VectorPlot3D
      • From: Sergio Miguel Terrazas Porras <sterraza@uacj.mx>
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