Variational calculus problems part 2 - The brachistochrone-problem

Posted on Sun 07 May 2023 in physics

Derivation of the brachistochrone curve using variational calculus. Discussing its tautochrone property.


Continue reading

Variational calculus problems part 1 - From Lagrangian to Newtonian mechanics

Posted on Sat 06 May 2023 in physics

With the least-action-principle and Lagrangian mechanics to Newtonian mechanics.


Continue reading

The glowing gherkin

Posted on Sat 13 August 2022 in physics

What is going on with the glowing gherkin? Introducing a highly simplified model to explain, while the gherkin glows only on one end.


Continue reading

A tap water jet's shape

Posted on Mon 18 July 2022 in physics

Calculating the shape of a jet of tap water.


Continue reading

Wave interference with an obstacle

Posted on Mon 13 June 2022 in physics

Why the minima of a slit's interference pattern are seen under the same angle as with an obstacle of same width.


Continue reading

Looking out of the crow's nest

Posted on Wed 04 May 2022 in physics

Calculating the horizon distance when looking from a certain altitude.


Continue reading

An analytical solution of the Navier-Stokes equations for a highly simplified flow problem

Posted on Fri 01 April 2022 in physics

An analytical solution of the Navier-Stokes equations for a highly simplified flow problem


Continue reading