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Hello All, I'm reviewing some notes for a course and am confused by one step that they do. They are deriving an equation for the ampiltude of a wave that is being damped and driven by a force. I understand it all except for one step in which they state that: (\omega_{o}^{2} - \omega^{2}) -...

I figured out how to do it, and figured I would post my method for those who are curious or may be struggling with the same experience. You need to create a Tform that performs the mapping T(x,y) = (u,v). In my case T(x,y) = ( x + A*log(B*y), y). You must create a function (lets says its...

Hello, Suppose I have the function x = A*log(B*y) where A and B are constants, y is the height of a row of pixels, and x is how much that row of pixels needs to be translate right or left. How would you recommend incorporating this into code as to minimize distortion? I have tried...

Would there be a reason that movie2avi() function would be unable to create a video file based on its size? I have a program that intakes video sequences and manipulates all their frames so that when projected on a curved, non-flat surface, or angled surface, the video looks normal. The video...

I think you should go to the sites of organizations that perform nano-research or particle physics and see what they look for when hiring. I believe that for these fields, your best bet for programs leading to particle physics would be electrical engineering, physics...

Almost! If I'm not mistaken, Gauss's Law tells us that the flux through a Gaussian surface will only equal zero if there is no charge located within the surface. So, so long as your surface does not contain the charge creating the uniform field, then your current assumptions lay correct.

I don't know to be honest, I've never thought about it. Surely, groups of people with those attributes exist no matter where you go in society, so I don't think the UW will be an exception. However, I do feel as though there are people here that have ever possible type of personality and that...

We have a class in which we code in C++, which similar to Python, I'll attach a course description below. PHYS 139 LEC 0.50 Course ID: 011212 Scientific Computer Programming Introduction to scientific computer programming techniques as applied to problem solving in physics, with examples...

*** I just realized, the math 135 linear algebra 1, should be a Math 136 :P Our Calc 3 is multivariable calc, Graphing, change of variable, 2nd to triple integrals, jacobian and what not. I feel as though Math Phys is intended for the students to better understand the concepts used in...

Hey, Steven is right that you should not worry about getting around places like PI. In the time I've been here, I've been to those places collectively about 4 times, half of them from volunteering through science faculty events. As for your question about it being easier to get a position, I...

Not necessarly. PI has open lectures every Wednesday and is literally a ten minute walk from campus, some of topics are fairly advanced though. They also hold large lecture events where they have people from universities like Harvard or MIT to talk about their research. IQC holds open houses...

Hey Kevin, I applied to the following: UW Math/Phys through the Math Faculty (Co-op) UW Math/Phys through the Science Faculty (Co-op) UofT Physics (Regular) I had an entrance average of 85, got into all three except for the math faculty only offered me regular stream instead of co-op...

2B Math/Phys student from UW. Its relative, I have seen people come and fit in just fine, and others switch out within the first month, it all depends on what you have been taught (whether you need to catch up) and whether the school matches your learning needs. Is it a step down? I would...

If I'm not mistaken, it should just be tan-1(y) * x

Yes, it does help. I remember that sort of process from class when told to approximate the value of \sqrt{}2 without a calculator. Never even crossed my mind to use it outside of that. Thank you very much for your help