Graduate How was this infinite sequence of numbers found? (non-commutative geometry )

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The discussion centers on the infinite sequence of numbers related to non-commutative geometry, specifically referencing Alain Connes' work. The sequence, which includes values like 5/4, 2, and 5/2, is believed to represent solutions to the Laplacian equation tied to the frequencies of vibrating drums. The original poster seeks clarification on how to derive this sequence and mentions examples of isospectral drums with different shapes. They also inquire about the frequencies produced by triangular drums, providing links to resources that explain the vibrations of rectangular membranes. The thread concludes with the OP finding their answer, prompting a closure for moderation.
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Hi Pfs,
I read these slides:
https://indico.math.cnrs.fr/event/782/attachments/1851/1997/Connes.pdf
It is about non commutative geometry (Alain Connes)
After Shapes II, you see a the plots of the square roots of a sequence of numbers given below:
5/4, 2, 5/2, 13/4 ....
I think that they are the solutions of laplacian equation related to the shape of the "drums" above. that is to say the frequencies one can get when hitting this drums.
How to retrieve this infinite sequence?
It is at page 50
thanks
 
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In this article Connes gives an example of two isospectral drums (which are non connex).
One drum with a triangle and a quare and the other with a rectangle and a different triangle.
I found this
https://math.libretexts.org/Bookshe...ons/6.01:_Vibrations_of_Rectangular_Membranes
explaining how to get the possible frequencies emitted by a square or rectangular drum.
Do you know what are the frequencies ommitted by a trangular drum (half a square)?
 
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