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Friction Interfaces Generate Star Wars Music

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Mar 3, 2026
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This video shows how sliding patterned blocks across a soft-rigid interface can create musical notes. The frequency of the produced note depends on the block's height, with different heights generating different pitches, demonstrating principles of applied mathematics. We conclude by presenting a spectrogram of "The Imperial March" from Star Wars, created using this sound wave method, showcasing the fascinating interplay of physics and music. _________________ SEE MORE RESEARCH VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtHrXQsUhv82_qUFDPoM-OII84iEz0mDA _________________ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MONTHLY RESEARCH NEWSLETTER https://harvard.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=598d73b470a40f403bba4fb2c&id=318af7d2ea _________________ VISIT US ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.facebook.com/hseas/ https://www.instagram.com/harvardseas/ https://twitter.com/hseas https://www.linkedin.com/school/1711270/admin/dashboard/ _________________ Hashtags: #HarvardSEAS #Harvardengineering #Harvard #research

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