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  • 1Department of Computer Science andEngineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824, USA. fengxin@msu.edu

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We introduce choking loops, a novel method to identify bottlenecks in 3D surfaces. This technique enhances topological analysis by detecting critical narrowing regions, improving geometric and volumetric understanding.

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Area of Science:

  • Computational geometry
  • Topology
  • Computer-aided design

Background:

  • Surface topology analysis traditionally focuses on handles and tunnels.
  • Identifying critical narrowing regions or "chokepoints" in surfaces remains a challenge.
  • Existing methods may lack robustness to noise or precise feature size determination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel method for computing "choking" loops on surfaces.
  • To extend the concepts of surface homology and homotopy loops.
  • To identify and characterize critical narrowing regions (bottlenecks) in 3D surfaces.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing persistent homology theory for robust topological feature detection.
  • Applying a lower star filtration on the 3D domain.
  • Employing the distance field to the surface as a 3D Morse function.

Main Results:

  • Developed a method to compute "choking" loops, representing surface narrowing.
  • Generalized loops include traditional genus-based topological features (handles/tunnels).
  • Identified bottlenecks, such as small membranes separating disconnected volume regions.

Conclusions:

  • Choking loops provide a robust measure of topological structures, resilient to noise.
  • This method offers a well-defined approach to determine the size of topological features.
  • The technique enhances the analysis of surface geometry and volumetric properties.