Multipole Calculator

Real-time computation of quadrupole (Q) and octupole (O) moments from 3D geometry.

Computed Moments

Object Q_xx Q_yy Q_zz O_zzz
Pyramid -- -- -- --
Pinecone -- -- -- --

Normalized (max |Q_ii| = 1)

Object q_xx q_yy q_zz o_zzz
Pyramid -- -- -- --
Pinecone -- -- -- --

Coupling Products

Product Value Meaning
Q_pyr · Q_pin -- Shape correlation
O_pyr · O_pin -- Orientation coupling
Q_ij = ∫(3x_i x_j - r²δ_ij)ρ dV
O_ijk: rank-3, flips sign under 180° rotation
Q·Q > 0 = similar shapes | Q·Q < 0 = dual shapes

Parameters

Pyramid (Giza-like)

Mass: -- kg

Pinecone (Dual shape)

Mass: -- kg | Aspect: --
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