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A Fractal Geometry For Hydrodynamics, Jonah Mears
A Fractal Geometry For Hydrodynamics, Jonah Mears
Honors Theses
Experiments have shown that objects with uneven surfaces, such as golf balls, can have less drag than those with smooth surfaces. Since fractal surfaces appear naturally in other areas, it must be asked if they can produce less drag than a traditional surface and save energy. Little or no research has been conducted so far on this question. The purpose of this project is to see if fractal geometry can improve boat hull design by producing a hull with low friction.
General Relativity And Differential Geometry, Harry Hausner
Intuitive Concepts In Elementary Topology, Gary Rothwell
Intuitive Concepts In Elementary Topology, Gary Rothwell
Honors Theses
My hour special study in intuitive topology originated in a curiosity of what exactly topology was and how it might be related to physics, my field of interest. The book I used was, Intuitive Concepts in Elementary Topology, by B.H. Arnold. This book is designed as a sophomore-junior level three hour course. Needless to say, I didn't quite cover the whole book in an hour a week. I mainly stuck to the intuitive concepts. Intuitive topology is dealing with more physical objects where the point set topology involves set theory; their unions, intersections and subsets.