Analog mathematical art: Physics of the force-free spinning top, visualized using the traditional techniques of descriptive geometry.
Viewed from an observer in the gyroscope's frame of reference, the vector of angular momentum traces out the intersection curve of a sphere and an ellipsoid: The former determined by the magnitude of angular momentum, the latter by rotational energy.
A tribute to Louis Poinsot's geometric theory of the gyroscope.
Part of a series of drawings featuring differently shaped ellipsoids and different viewpoints.
Number 0 is the precursor to the series and shows an engineering plan of an ellipsoid intersecting two spheres. Or is it a spaceship?
Graphite pencil construction, watercolor pencils on 21cmx12cm watercolor paper.
Elke Stangl (elkement) (she/her) is an Austrian physics PhD working as an engineer. Her mathematical art is borne out of her life-long passion for the theoretical underpinnings of her craft. She is creating virtual three-dimensional structures from mathematical functions – digitally with code or with ruler and compass, using.. Read more…
Germany
Germany
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Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands