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Gone with the wind.

Authors :
Matthews, Robert
Source :
New Scientist. 02/28/98, Vol. 157 Issue 2123, p7. 2/3p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Reports on the method invented by John Kimball, physicist at the University of Albany in New York, for calculating the fastest route for sailing from point A to B based on the mathematics of optics. Information on the Fermat principle one of the founding base of optical physics; Description of the methodology used to calculate the fastest route; Reference to the study found in the `European Journal of Physics' volume 19.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
157
Issue :
2123
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
350164