Infinite Possibilities

Inspiration

For a considerable amount of first-years entering GT, they receive their first memorable introduction to linear algebra as they also adjust to busy college life. Linear algebra stands out for various reasons, most notably for its difficulty in coursework and concepts that overwhelm many students. Members of the team have also felt this struggle, yet we also would like to share a mutual respect for the subject with a visualization of one of the earlier concepts taught in the course.

What it does

Our project is a 3-D visual model of three planes intersecting along a line, signifying infinite solutions. It serves as a visual and educational representation of this fact for those who may have a difficult time grasping the concept of such a solution set in R3. The reflective side panels enable viewers to see this infinite solution set from every angle.

How we built it

The team made use of four wooden panels of equal size for the foundation, transparent acrylic sheets for facilitated viewing, and mirror panels for onlookers to see the line intersection along several angles. The model itself is constructed of colored acrylic sheets in the colors red, green, and blue to emulate an effect not unlike light polarization.

Challenges we ran into

In the beginning, brainstorming the concept for the project proved difficult as established ideas thought of beforehand appeared impossible with the material constraints brought before us. In our case, the limited materials forced everyone to think outside the box and make use of materials never used before in a confident manner.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We're proud of finishing the project despite the setbacks we encountered.

What we learned

We learned that improvisation is a key skill in the face of challenges presented to us.

What's next for Untitled

In the future of this project, major improvements such as employing the use of invisible cord for hanging, investing more time into a cracked mirror mosaic on all wooden panels, and adding a light source to the model are all viable options for us to consider.

Built With

• art