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Computational Science Seminar by Ken Yamamoto
Friday, November 18, 2022 1pm to 2pm
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From sea slugs to robots: Computation, discrete geometry, and soft mechanics in non-Euclidean elasticity
Why are there intricate, self-similar wrinkles along the edges of growing leaves, blooming flowers, torn plastic sheets, and frilly sea slugs? I will describe how these complex and exquisite patterns are governed by interacting non-smooth geometric defects in the material. Characterizing and analyzing these defects using discrete differential geometry can uncover insights into the elastic behavior and properties underlying the morphogenesis of leaves and flowers, the biomechanics of sea slugs, and how one might design and actuate soft robots.
Location
Science Learning Center (SLC), SLC 2.304
800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75080-3021
Department
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Contact Information
- John Zweck
- 972 883 6699
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