Exciting Eigenvectors — Coupled Pendulum — Swinging Balls
- Colloquium 4:20-5:20 p.m., CUE 318 |
- Open Discussion and Refreshments 3:15 - 4:00 p.m., Neill Hall 216 (Hacker Lounge) |
- Zoom Meeting ID: 852 7067 6423 |
- Zoom Meeting Passcode: 592830 |
- Zoom Meeting Link
About the event
Department of Mathematics & Statistics Colloquium
Dr. Raf Vandebril
Professor and Head of Numerical Analysis and
Applied Mathematics (NUMA), University of
Leauven, Belgium
Exciting Eigenvectors — Coupled Pendulum — Swinging Balls
Abstract: In this talk we will transform the abstract theory of eigenvalues and eigenvectors to a real life device! The toy is simple, inexpensive, easy-to-build, easy-to-operate, and consists of a few balls and rope. The motion of these swinging balls will be used to demonstrate the physical reality of eigenvectors. We will demonstrate the device, link it to its mechanics, and analyze the mathematics to analyze the system. Furthermore, we will show some extra illustrations on a Practicum executed in Leuven, where a model of a shear building is excited.
Speaker Bio: Professor Raf Vandebril is an internationally recognized expert on eigensystem computations and related topics. This talk, which is meant to be both informative and entertaining, will be accessible to graduate and advanced undergraduate students in mathematics, physics, and engineering.