Navier-Cauchy Market Elasticity [PhenLabs]📊 Navier-Cauchy Market Elasticity
Version: PineScript™ v6
📌 Description
The Navier-Cauchy Market Elasticity (NCME) indicator takes a new step into technical analysis by applying materials science principles to financial markets. Similar to last weeks release utilizing Navier-Stokes dynamics equation this indicator focuses on the elastic interaction of virtual “solids”. Based on elasticity theory used in engineering, NCME treats price movements as material deformations, calculating market stress and strain using proven physics formulas. This unique approach reveals hidden market dynamics invisible to traditional indicators.
By implementing Lamé parameters and Young’s modulus calculations, NCME identifies critical stress points where markets exhibit extreme tension or compression. These zones often precede significant price movements, providing traders with advanced warning of potential reversals or breakouts.
🚀 Points of Innovation
• First indicator to apply Navier-Cauchy elasticity equations to market analysis
• Dynamic stress tensor calculations adapted for one-dimensional price movements
• Real-time Poisson ratio adjustments for market-specific elasticity modeling
• Gradient-based coloring system that visualizes stress intensity variations
• Advanced display modes with customizable visual layers for professional analysis
• Physics-based volatility normalization using Young’s modulus principles
🔧 Core Components
• Elasticity Engine: Calculates market elasticity using volatility-adjusted Young’s modulus
• Stress Tensor System: Computes normal stress values using Lamé parameters (λ and μ)
• Strain Measurement: Tracks price displacement relative to historical movement patterns
• Dynamic Bands: Statistical deviation bands that adapt to market elasticity changes
🔥 Key Features
• Four Display Modes: Choose between Histogram, Line, Both, or Advanced visualization
• Five Color Schemes: Modern, Classic, Neon, Ocean, and Fire themes with gradient support
• Background Stress Zones: Five distinct zones showing market stress levels visually
• Customizable Smoothing: Adjustable period for noise reduction without signal lag
• Extreme Value Detection: Automatic marking of critical stress points with visual alerts
• Advanced Mode Options: Glow effects, momentum ribbon, and extreme dots toggles
🎨 Visualization
• Stress Line: Primary indicator showing real-time market stress with gradient coloring
• Histogram Bars: Normalized stress values with dynamic opacity based on magnitude
• Reference Bands: Primary and secondary deviation bands for context
• Background Zones: Color-coded regions indicating stress intensity levels
• Signal Dots: Markers appearing at extreme stress points for easy identification
📖 Usage Guidelines
Display Settings
• Display Style
○ Default: Advanced
○ Options: Histogram, Line, Both, Advanced
○ Description: Controls visual presentation mode. Advanced offers the most comprehensive view with multiple layers
• Smoothing Period
○ Default: 3
○ Range: 1-50
○ Description: Moving average periods for noise reduction. Higher values create smoother signals but may introduce lag
Elasticity Parameters
• Displacement Length
○ Default: 14
○ Range: 1-100
○ Description: Lookback period for strain calculation. Shorter periods detect rapid stress changes
• Elasticity Length
○ Default: 30
○ Range: 1-200
○ Description: Period for volatility-based elasticity calculation. Longer periods provide more stable readings
• Poisson Ratio
○ Default: 0.3
○ Range: 0-0.5
○ Description: Theoretical elasticity ratio. 0.3 works well for most markets; adjust for specific asset classes
✅ Best Use Cases
• Identifying market tension before major breakouts
• Detecting compression zones during accumulation phases
• Confirming trend strength through stress persistence
• Timing reversals at extreme stress levels
• Multi-timeframe stress analysis for comprehensive market view
⚠️ Limitations
• Requires sufficient price history for accurate elasticity calculations
• May produce false signals during unprecedented market events
• Works best in liquid markets with consistent volume
• Not suitable as a standalone trading system
💡 What Makes This Unique
• Physics-Based Foundation: First indicator to properly implement elasticity theory
• Academic Rigor: Based on proven Navier-Cauchy equations from materials science
• Visual Innovation: Multiple display modes with professional-grade aesthetics
• Adaptive Technology: Self-adjusting parameters based on market conditions
🔬 How It Works
1. Strain Calculation:
• Measures price displacement over specified period
• Normalizes displacement relative to price level
2. Elasticity Determination:
• Calculates Young’s modulus using inverse volatility
• Updates Lamé parameters based on Poisson ratio
3. Stress Computation:
• Applies elasticity theory formula: σ = (λ + 2μ) × ε
• Scales result for visual clarity
• Applies smoothing to reduce noise
💡 Note: NCME represents a breakthrough in applying physics principles to market analysis. While based on proven scientific formulas, remember that markets are complex systems influenced by human psychology and external factors. Use NCME as part of a comprehensive trading strategy with proper risk management.
Physics
Particle Physics Moving AverageThis indicator simulates the physics of a particle attracted by a distance-dependent force towards the evolving value of the series it's applied to.
Its parameters include:
The mass of the particle
The exponent of the force function f=d^x
A "medium damping factor" (viscosity of the universe)
Compression/extension damping factors (for simulating spring-damping functions)
This implementation also adds a second set of all of these parameters, and tracks 16 particles evenly interpolated between the two sets.
It's a kind of Swiss Army Knife of Moving Average-type functions; For instance, because the position and velocity of the particle include a "historical knowlege" of the series, it turns out that the Exponential Moving Average function simply "falls out" of the algorithm in certain configurations; instead of being configured by defining a period of samples over which to calculate an Exponential Moving Average, in this derivation, it is tuned by changing the mass and/or medium damping parameters.
But the algorithm can do much more than simply replicate an EMA... A particle acted on by a force that is a linear function of distance (force exponent=1) simulates the physics of a sprung-mass system, with a mass-dependent resonant frequency. By altering the particle mass and damping parameters, you can simulate something like an automobile suspension, letting your particle track a stock's price like a Cadillac or a Corvette (or both, including intermediates) depending on your setup. Particles will have a natural resonance with a frequency that depends on its mass... A higher mass particle (i.e. higher inertia) will resonate at a lower frequency than one with a lower mass (and of course, in this indicator, you can display particles that interpolate through a range of masses.)
The real beauty of this general-purpose algorithm is that the force function can be extended with other components, affecting the trajectory of the particle; For instance "volume" could be factored into the current distance-based force function, strengthening or weakening the impulse accordingly. (I'll probably provide updates to the script that incoroprate different ideas I come up with.)
As currently pictured above, the indicator is interpolating between a medium-damped EMA-like configuration (red) and a more extension-damped suspension-like configuration (blue).
This indicator is merely a tool that provides a space to explore such a simulation, to let you see how tweaking parameters affects the simulations. It doesn't provide buy or sell signals, although you might find that it could be adapted into an MACD-like signal generator... But you're on your own for that.
Newton Force and MomentumThis indicator is meant to show the Force of price, based on Newton's Second Law of Motion; and the momentum of price. Force is the value on the left, and momentum on the right.
Originally this was supposed to only be an indicator looking at Force, but because the already popular indicator called "Momentum" does not calculate the momentum of price, but rather the change of price depending on how far back you want to look; I decided to add the Momentum aspect to the indicator.
*BTW if you find this script useful thank and follow @overttherainbow, because they are the one who gave me the idea for this script.*
Mathematical Derivatives of PriceThis indicator is meant to show the Velocity (1st order derivative), Acceleration (2nd order derivative), Jerk (3rd order derivative), Snap (4th order derivative), Crackle (5th order derivative), & Pop (6th order derivative) of price. The values at the top of the indicator window are in this order from left to right. I don't particularly know how this would be used in a trading strategy, but if you're ever curious about how quickly price is moving and how much it is accelerating, then you could use this tool.
*If you only care about velocity and acceleration, and don't like how squished the window is because of the long decimal numbers then edit the "precision" value in the first line of the script to a smaller number of your choosing.*