Access "The Period of F = -kx^n" for Free - Chris Hirata & David Thiessen

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The discussion revolves around accessing the article "The Period of F = -kx^{n} Harmonic Motion" by Chris Hirata and David Thiessen, along with inquiries about related mathematical resources. The scope includes access to academic literature and potential alternative sources for information on the topic.

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  • Vivek seeks free access to a specific article and requests recommendations for related textbooks or websites.
  • Daniel suggests checking libraries for access to the article, emphasizing that a physical copy might be preferable.
  • Another participant recommends searching for "quartic potential well" to find more information online.
  • Vivek expresses frustration at not finding the article in the nearest library's database and continues to seek alternative sources.
  • Daniel mentions that the article is likely available at the Library of Congress and references a theorem in Goldstein's textbook related to r^{n} potentials.
  • Vivek acknowledges the reference to Goldstein and thanks Daniel for it.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on how to access the article, and multiple suggestions for alternative resources are presented. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best method to obtain the article.

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Participants express uncertainty about library access and the availability of specific journals, indicating potential limitations in their search efforts.

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Individuals interested in accessing academic articles on harmonic motion, as well as those seeking resources on related mathematical concepts.

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Hi

Does someone know where I can get access to the following article on the internet without paying for it?

"The Period of [itex]F = -kx^{n}[/itex] Harmonic Motion" by Chris Hirata and David Thiessen, The Physics Teacher, December 1995, page 563

Additionally if you are aware of textbooks/internet sites which discuss this mathematically, please do let me know.

Thanks and cheers
Vivek
 
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No.Have you checked a good LIBRARY...?Maybe paper is better than e-format...Sure,you can print it,if you have it in e-format,but a library may have free online subscription to the magazine...

Daniel.
 
Google something more specific, like "quartic potential well". Lotsa hits to that.
 
Thanks for your replies. Well, I tried searching this in the database of the nearest library I have access to...in vain. If you know where I can get information about this topic (and not necessarily from the same source) please do let me know.

Cheers
vivek
 
You mean that they didn't have the collection of the magazine/journal including the issue with the article...?I assume you searched at an UNIVERSITY library...That's weird.One thing is for sure:it's definitely at the Library of Congress.So if your Quantum Corral has a nonzero probability of being in Washington,you might want to check it out...:wink:

As for [itex]r^{n}[/itex] potentials and closed orbits,there's definitely a chapter and a theorem in 3-rd ed.of Goldstein...:wink:

Daniel.
 
Thanks for the reference to Goldstein...

Cheers
vivek
 

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