Catastrophe Fold — V(x) = x⁴ + ax² + bx

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Catastrophe Fold

V(x) = x⁴ + ax² + bx

A cusp catastrophe — the smooth surface that suddenly drops. Named after René Thom's catastrophe theory.

The smooth surface that suddenly drops away

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