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Barry Phipps tells Plus how he bridges the gap between the arts and sciences as an exhibition curator.

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June 2008
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harmonic wave

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As anyone starting out knows, the violin is a difficult instrument. It takes time before the novice player can expect to produce a musical note at the desired pitch, instead of a whistle, screech or graunch. Jim Woodhouse and Paul Galluzzo explain why.

Tags: mathematics and music : harmonic wave : helmholtz vibration : vibration modes


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On 11th August 1999 a total eclipse of the Sun will be visible from parts of the UK. It will provide a spectacular display, but why is the Sun so interesting? Helen Mason explains.

Tags: helioseismology : magnetic field : standing wave : Doppler shift : harmonic wave : wave : sine wave : electromagnetism : solar eclipse : sunspot : cosine