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| Title |
The sympathy of two pendulum clocks: beyond Huygens’ observations
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| Published in |
Scientific Reports, March 2016
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| DOI | 10.1038/srep23580 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Jonatan Peña Ramirez, Luis Alberto Olvera, Henk Nijmeijer, Joaquin Alvarez |
| Abstract |
This paper introduces a modern version of the classical Huygens' experiment on synchronization of pendulum clocks. The version presented here consists of two monumental pendulum clocks-ad hoc designed and fabricated-which are coupled through a wooden structure. It is demonstrated that the coupled clocks exhibit 'sympathetic' motion, i.e. the pendula of the clocks oscillate in consonance and in the same direction. Interestingly, when the clocks are synchronized, the common oscillation frequency decreases, i.e. the clocks become slow and inaccurate. In order to rigorously explain these findings, a mathematical model for the coupled clocks is obtained by using well-established physical and mechanical laws and likewise, a theoretical analysis is conducted. Ultimately, the sympathy of two monumental pendulum clocks, interacting via a flexible coupling structure, is experimentally, numerically, and analytically demonstrated. |
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The data shown below were collected from the profiles of 102 X users who shared this research output. Click here to find out more about how the information was compiled.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 18 | 18% |
| United States | 7 | 7% |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 4% |
| Netherlands | 4 | 4% |
| France | 4 | 4% |
| Mexico | 2 | 2% |
| Canada | 1 | <1% |
| Vietnam | 1 | <1% |
| Guinea | 1 | <1% |
| Other | 4 | 4% |
| Unknown | 56 | 55% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 93 | 91% |
| Scientists | 6 | 6% |
| Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 2 | 2% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | <1% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 112 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 111 | 99% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 33 | 29% |
| Student > Master | 17 | 15% |
| Researcher | 16 | 14% |
| Professor | 9 | 8% |
| Student > Bachelor | 6 | 5% |
| Other | 15 | 13% |
| Unknown | 16 | 14% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 35 | 31% |
| Physics and Astronomy | 21 | 19% |
| Psychology | 6 | 5% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 5 | 4% |
| Mathematics | 4 | 4% |
| Other | 20 | 18% |
| Unknown | 21 | 19% |
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 257. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 16 February 2023.
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