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Unit I: Vibrations

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This unit introduces the general topic of oscillations and vibrations and then discusses in detail the behavior of various classes of oscillating systems. The important physical concepts and mathematical techniques needed to understand these systems are described and demonstrated. Examples include oscillations with and without damping, oscillations with and without an external driving force, and cases where several oscillators are coupled together.

A tuning fork sits next to a rectangular tank of water with a clear bottle in it. A red sphere on a stick rests on top of the bottle.  Lecture 1: Periodic Phenomena  

An orange disc sits within a larger grey disc.  Lecture 2: Damped Free Oscillations 		 

A diagram featuring a dotted line at a 120 degree angle. A purple arc rests over it. On top of that is a capital P.  Problem Set 1 		 

A broken beaker sits on a table.  Lecture 3: Forced Oscillations with Damping 		 

A tuning fork sits on a block of wood. The professor holds down one end with his hand.  Lecture 4: Forced Oscillations: Resonance & Transient Phenomena 		 

A diagram that features an upside down L, with a spring hanging off of it. Attached to the spring is a square labeled M. A K is written besides the spring.  Problem Set 2 		 

Two metal poles with a spring suspended between them.  Lecture 5: Coupled Oscillators 		 

A red and a purple square sit on a metal strip.  Lecture 6: Driven Coupled Oscillators 		 

A diagram features a spring, labeled k, suspended vertically. A pink round circle, labeled m, hangs at the bottom.  Problem Set 3 		 

 

 

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