Weird Fields Winner, Fall 2004

By exploring the relationship between mathematical and visual representations of functions, students are better prepared to study electric and magnetic fields. A new field mapping program has been specially created for this purpose. Many students enter their designs into a 'Weird Fields' contest that takes place each semester.

On display is a visual expression of the function g(x,y) = tan(y^2), h(x,y) = 3*y*tan(x^3). This design, created by Michael McGraw-Herdeg, was the Fall 2004 Weird Fields contest winner.