The school focuses on the phenomena of oscillations which are ubiquitous in the world around us. Students can expect to learn about the mathematics that underpins simple oscillatory motion as well as participate in a group experimental session. Students will learn to use a modern programming language to analyse their data and simulate oscillating systems before presenting their work in teams to their peers. Over the four days, Students will investigate the physics of oscillations using approaches which are fundamental to doing research in the modern age, namely:
- The mathematics of calculus
- Direct experimentation
- Computational simulation
Register
Places are very limited so register ASAP by emailing Paula Consiglio/ Dion Kordopati at fundamental@imperial.ac.uk
- We are encouraging schools to register in groups up to approx. 8 students (must be supervised by school)
- Year 12 students only
- This is a 4 day workshop, There is no cost to attend
Programme
Monday (12th)
09:00 – 12:00 Lectures
12:00 – 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 – 16:00 Laboratory work
Tuesday (13th)
09:00 – 12:00 Intro to Python programming
12:00 – 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 – 16:00 Scientific programming using Numpy, Scipy and Matplotlib
Wednesday (14th)
09:00 – 12:00 Computational modelling SHM
12:00 – 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 – 16:00 Analysing data / Presentation prep
Thursday (15th)
09:00 – 12:00 Presentation prep
12:00 – 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 – 16:00 Presentation competition