The Maths Within..
With this page we aim to draw attention to the 'hidden' mathematics inside other research; in science as well as in many other subjects.
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The CLEVER project (PDF, 137Kb)
A team at the University of Bath created a space-saving three wheeled car designed to use less fuel and to be suitable for city use. The Maths Inside looked at the complicated maths behind the mechanism that was used to ensure the car would not roll over when going round corners.
The Stereo Mission (PDF, 73.1Kb)
A team from Imperial College London, University College London, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory et al sent satellites to produce pictures of the sun's activity from two angles to create three dimensional images.
The Menger Sponge (PDF, 108Kb)
A team from Queen Mary, University of London explain the maths behind a popular fractal, the Menger Sponge, which was used as a demonstration of their three dimensional printers.
The Maths inside.. Robots
There is lots of maths in robots! Think of almost any of the clever things robots can do- work their way around a room, reach out to pick up a cup of tea, avoid a wall or recognise a smiling face, or even dance to punk music - it's maths that makes it happen.
Click here to read the full article by Prof. Peter McOwan or download a PDF file here (95 Kb)
Crabs in Space (PDF, 163Kb)
How do sharks and crabs sense depth?
The Crabs in Space team applied a branch of mathematics known as hydrostatics to understand how a change in water pressure can stimulate the crab's balancing system.
Graphical Passwords (PDF, 187Kb)
Will your doodle keep the hackers away?
How do computer scientists work out how 'strong' passwords can be?
Wonder in Carbon-Land (PDF, 406Kb)
How do you hold a molecule?
What is the most efficient way of packing spheres with the least empty space between?
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