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Diffeomorphisms Of Time, Talia Willcott
Diffeomorphisms Of Time, Talia Willcott
Senior Projects Spring 2022
According to Newton, time is a consistent and reliable tool used to measure various physical quantities. According to Einstein, time is subjective and dependent on a number of external factors. There are many ways to analyze and bridge the gab between the two theories, one being mathematically. In this project, I examine three specific notions of time by representing time as a line, using projecive geometry to relate the line to a circle, transforming the circle, and analyzing the physical implications of these transformations.
Dimentia: Footnotes Of Time, Zachary Hait
Dimentia: Footnotes Of Time, Zachary Hait
Senior Projects Spring 2021
Time from the physicist's perspective is not inclusive of our lived experience of time; time from the philosopher's perspective is not mathematically engaged, in fact Henri Bergson asserted explicitly that time could not be mathematically engaged whatsoever. What follows is a mathematical engagement of time that is inclusive of our lived experiences, requiring the tools of storytelling.
Optimizing Glide-Flight Paths, Rory Cveta O'Daly Maglich
Optimizing Glide-Flight Paths, Rory Cveta O'Daly Maglich
Senior Projects Spring 2019
Flight is no rare event in today's society, and aviation is a global industry that significantly contributes to carbon emissions and global warming. Thus, my project theorizes how aviation might be better optimized at a fundamental level to improve aerodynamic efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. This is done by analyzing two systems of flight: gliding and powered flight. In pursuit of an understanding of a hybrid of these flight systems, I first look to qualitatively analyze the benefit of gliding over powered aviation. Powering an aircraft involves an engine that generates thrust, while gliding only involves three forces: lift, drag, …
Practice Room Acoustics: What Matters To Musicians About The Practice Space, Yu-Tien Chou
Practice Room Acoustics: What Matters To Musicians About The Practice Space, Yu-Tien Chou
Senior Projects Spring 2019
Why do people always prefer the practice room in the corner on the second floor than the others? What’s the reason why string players often go for the “dryer” room than the wind players? Wondering why brass players often occupy the resonant room? This paper is here to decipher all the mysteries behind all of the questions above by the acoustic analysis suggested by Bonnelo and the other supplying papers on sound absorbing materials. The question to be answered is how the rooms are different from each other in terms of their dimensions and damping surfaces. Eventually, construct a criteria …
A Technical Analysis And Exploration Of Guitar Pickups And Electronics, Hunter Manel
A Technical Analysis And Exploration Of Guitar Pickups And Electronics, Hunter Manel
Senior Projects Spring 2018
The development of the electric guitar during the 20th century was revolutionary for musicians and sound engineers alike. The advances in amplifying sound by way of pickups and amplifiers contributed to massive cultural movement in music, including Jazz and Rock 'n Roll. While the pickup is acknowledged as an integral component of the electric guitar, few players understand the electronics and mechanics underlying their instrument. This project aims to accomplish two goals with a focus on pickups: first, describe the physics behind the electric guitar's amplification process, and secondly, use this understanding to build a pickup for use in an …
Complex Semiclassics: Classical Models For Tunneling Using Complex Trajectories, Max Edward Meynig
Complex Semiclassics: Classical Models For Tunneling Using Complex Trajectories, Max Edward Meynig
Senior Projects Spring 2017
This project is inspired by the idea that black holes could explode due to a quantum process somewhat analogous to quantum mechanical tunneling. This idea was presented in recent research that also proposed that semiclassical physics could be used to investigate the so called black hole fireworks. Semiclassical physics connects quantum and classical physics and because of this it is a powerful tool for investigating gravity where the classical theory is known but there is no complete quantum theory. Unfortunately, the traditional tools in semiclassics that are needed fail to treat tunneling. However, if classical mechanics is extended to complex …
Analogy: A Decomposition Of Space And Time, David Gordon Shoemaker Jr
Analogy: A Decomposition Of Space And Time, David Gordon Shoemaker Jr
Senior Projects Spring 2016
The written part of this project is divided into two sections, with the first section focusing on the human eye as a biological tool for gathering and processing physical information. The second section strives to provide a model of human vision by utilizing Fourier Analysis. Out of this model came a focus on Fourier Analysis as not only a model, but as a methodology that can be applied in a variety of ways. The Fourier methodology provided a conceptual bridge that allowed me to more thoroughly explore art, physics, and how these two fields can contribute to each other.