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SUMMARY:The Physics of Musical Instruments - Matthew Smith\, Harvard Schol
 ar\, Pembroke College
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CONTACT:Miss Clare Buckley
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\n\nMusical instruments provide fascinating and elegan
 t examples of physics in action. They are among the earliest human inventi
 ons\, are fairly common in our daily lives\, and seem relatively simple in
  their construction and operation. When approached from a physics standpoi
 nt\, however\, one finds that musical instruments embody many fundamental 
 and intriguing phenomena that are not otherwise apparent. Demonstrations\,
  audio clips\, and other real-world examples will be used to explore the h
 idden science of\ninstrumental music-making in a way that appeals to physi
 cists\, musicians\, and non-specialists alike.\n\n\nBiography\n\nMatt Smit
 h is currently a candidate for the MPhil in Engineering and is the Harvard
  Scholar at Pembroke College\, Cambridge. He graduated with a BA in Applie
 d Mathematics from Harvard University in June\, 2007. His past research ha
 s included several assignments at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pa
 sadena\, CA working on space-based optical systems for planet detection. H
 e has also worked for Boeing Space and Intelligence\nSystems in El Segundo
 \, CA. Next autumn Matt will begin graduate study at the Massachusetts Ins
 titute of Technology as a member of the Space Systems Lab. He plays viola\
 , the drums\, and desperately wants to play the guitar.
LOCATION:Nihon Room\, Pembroke College
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