Boomerangs - The Aerodynamics

Monday, December 10, 2012 - 12:40 in Mathematics & Economics

It has been said that a fully developed mathematical formula is one of the shortest possible ways to describe a physical phenomenon. Some phenomena, however, are so complex that their mathematical description can be dauntingly large. Take for example the formula to describe the aerial motion of a boomerang. Despite its complexity, it has been single-handedly analysed by Alexander S. read more

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