| Searching for Extra Dimensions by Don V Black |
| Currently, I am researching the visualization of multiple spatial and temporal dimensions. This genre' includes viewing extra-dimensional models, and visually exploring physics beyond the Standard Model. | ||||
| Recent Papers | ||||
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Visualizing flat spacetime: Viewing optical versus relativistic effects.,
Black, Don V.; Gopi, M.; Wessel, Frank; Pajarola, Renato; Kuester, Falko
American Journal of Physics, Volume 75, Issue 6, pp. 540-545 (2007).
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| A visual representation of Minkowski spacetime appropriate for a student with a background in geometry and algebra is presented. Minkowski spacetime can be modeled with a Euclidean four-space to yield accurate visualizations as predicted by special relativity. The contributions of relativistic aberration as compared to classical prerelativistic aberration to the geometry are discussed in the context of its visual representation | ||||
| Viewing Classical and Relativistic Spacetime - Click here for accompanying Animated Videos | ||||
| Master of Science in Information and Computer Sciences | ||||
| Visualization of Classical and Relativistic Spacetime Geometry | ||||
| Herein we devise, explore, and test an elegant theoretical spacetime model to enable realistic visualization of special relativistic effects. Images and animated videos are provided. | ||||
| BackLight Software Package Animations - Click here for accompanying Animated Videos | ||||
| Viewing Classical and Relativistic Spacetime - Click here for accompanying Animated Videos | ||||
| Two early examples of interactive 4D models, follow. The first is a straight-forward Euclidean 4D space depicted by a display similar to that of a 3D CAD pacakge. The second is a 4D Minkowski spacetime displayed the same way, showing relativistic distortions and infinities at lightspeed. | |
| Euclidean 4D Viewer (sin & cos) | Minkowski 4D Viewer (sinh & cosh) |
You are welcome to explore my various websites: |
| Go here for Physics & Education: | http://www.GravityWaves.com |
| or here for Business: | http://www.dcgFX.com |
| or here to learn about Special Relativity & Visualization: | http://www.HyperVisualization.com |
| or here to explore another Dimension: | http://www.HyperDimensia.com |
| or here to learn about Flying: | http://www.PilotAge.com |
| Physics 5C* via MP3 by Prof. Riley Newman 20 hours of Audio Lecture Tapes, Fall '98 |
Click & Pick from List of MP3's of first 11 lectures |
| Questions, comments, or desire for more tapes or videos, please email Don V Black at: |
dblack(at)uci.edu |
*Physics 5C, a lower division Electricity & Magnetism course, is the same as 7C (course name change in 2000). These recordings were helpful to me when I took the course. I listened to them in my 4x4 on my way to class. If you would like to see the remaining 17 lectures online, please email to me. - Don V