About
All models are wrong, but some are useful.
Almost Periodic is about dynamics and vibrations: how things move, and where the models almost work. Each video derives a model step by step, then checks it against a simulation of a more realistic, messier system. I started this project to encourage others to question the assumptions of the equations they may learn in school.
I'm a PhD candidate in mechanical engineering, using computational models to research how cilia oscillate. I'm passionate about teaching and learning and believe that interactive exercises alongside traditional teaching methods enhance long-term knowledge. I'm a longtime course assistant for physics, vibrations, numerical methods, and finite element methods. I hope this website helps others investigate nonlinear systems and vibrations!
Made with Manim Community Edition for the animations, Python for the simulations, and Astro for the site.
Code: GitHub · Contact: almostperiodicvideos@gmail.com