Anderson localization - waves experiment

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The experiment involves a long aluminum bar with 28 evenly attached masses, which is vibrated at various frequencies to observe normal modes and band gaps. The user seeks to determine the fundamental frequency of the system and inquires about a mathematical formula for this purpose. There is confusion regarding the relevance of Anderson localization to the experiment. Understanding the relationship between normal modes and localization phenomena could clarify this connection. The discussion highlights the need for mathematical insights to analyze vibrational frequencies in the context of wave localization.
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I was doing this experiment with the setup which as follows. You have long aluminium bar which as 28 masses attached to bar evenly. The bar is vibrated at several different frequencies and we see a bunch of normal modes at particular frequencies. the collection of normal modes is called a band i can see the band gaps. my question is how do i find the fundamental frequency of this system? is there a mathematical formula to do this??
 
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I don't understand what this has to do with Anderson localization.
 
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