Program Type
Undergraduate
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Jessica Young
Document Type
Presentation
Location
Face-to-face
Start Date
25-4-2023 10:15 AM
Abstract
The coupled harmonic oscillator is an extremely important model in physics - especially in the field of solid state physics where the forces that tie atoms to their equilibrium positions are much stronger than their inter-atomic coupling forces. Given a coupled spring-mass system, we want to theoretically determine and then experimentally verify the normal frequencies involved in coupled harmonic oscillation. To do so, a coupled spring-mass system was built using an air track, carts, and PASCO motion detectors, the normal frequencies were theoretically calculated, and then we experimentally verified these normal frequencies with 4 trials: Symmetric, Antisymmetric, and two Mixed Modes.
Recommended Citation
Taylor, Ethan and Rivera, JJ, "An Investigation into the Physical Properties Governing the Coupled Harmonic Oscillator" (2023). ATU Research Symposium. 70.
https://orc.library.atu.edu/atu_rs/2023/2023/70
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An Investigation into the Physical Properties Governing the Coupled Harmonic Oscillator
Face-to-face
The coupled harmonic oscillator is an extremely important model in physics - especially in the field of solid state physics where the forces that tie atoms to their equilibrium positions are much stronger than their inter-atomic coupling forces. Given a coupled spring-mass system, we want to theoretically determine and then experimentally verify the normal frequencies involved in coupled harmonic oscillation. To do so, a coupled spring-mass system was built using an air track, carts, and PASCO motion detectors, the normal frequencies were theoretically calculated, and then we experimentally verified these normal frequencies with 4 trials: Symmetric, Antisymmetric, and two Mixed Modes.