• A family of repulsive neutral conductor geometries via abstract vector spaces

    This paper uses linear algebra methods to show that a point charge and the induced charge distribution on a nearby, isolated conductor can be repulsive for particular geometries.

    A similar result holds for a point dipole (with slightly different geometries).

  • Students' Experience of Cultural Differences Between Mathematics and Physics

    This project explored students' experiences using mathematics in physics classes as compared to their experiences in math classes.

    After giving double majors a survey and conducting interviews, a thematic analysis led to four major themes concluded from the investigation.