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Saturday Physics for Everyone: Physics of Music, and Music as a Physicist

Event Type
Seminar/Symposium
Sponsor
Illinois Physics
Location
LOBBY - Loomis Laboratory of Physics, University of Illinois: 1110 W Green St Urbana, IL 61801 United States
Date
Nov 9, 2024   9:45 - 11:15 am  
Speaker
Professor Yonatan Kahn
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Originating Calendar
Physics - Saturday Physics for Everyone

From the ancient Greeks’ description of astronomy as the “music of the spheres”, to the theory of acoustics developed by Helmholtz alongside his work in thermodynamics, physics and music have been intertwined for centuries. I will give a friendly and accessible introduction to how physics can help us think about and appreciate music, including some demonstrations on the horn and related instruments. I will also talk about how my training as both a physicist and a classical musician has shaped the way I think about both physics and music. 

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