Author: Caleb Syler
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The Missing Component
In university, I was taught that there are three basic passive electrical components: resistors, inductors, and capacitors. I later learned that the current, charge, voltage, and flux mathematically relate to these fundamental elements of electrical circuits. Voltage is the change of flux with respect to time, and current is the change of charge with respect… Read more
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Schematic Sketching: From Empty Canvas to Work
Engineering is an art form, and like art, engineers often face a blank canvas, idea, or undefined goal. At times, ideas can be difficult to come by unless proper variables are met to fill the equation (canvas). In my first 3D CAD course, I attempted to make a puzzle cube from scratch, the only constraints… Read more
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Music Theory Puts the Art in STEM
A few side projects of mine involve creating or arranging classical music pieces because, to me, music is an opportunity to challenge my creativity. As I play around with chord structures, rhythm, and melodies, I notice a few similarities in emotional tension and release to that of the tension and release of a physical harmonic… Read more
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The Nature of Light
For centuries, light has been a mysterious phenomenon, daily taken for granted by people who would otherwise not survive without the benefits that light provides. From a more primitive perspective, light generates heat, provides a way for our eyes to see objects, avoid dangerous situations, and distinguish a wide variety of colors and textures. Today,… Read more