3D Printing, Microwave Design, and Woodwinds Come Together
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Talk on " 3D Printing, Microwave Design, and Woodwinds Come Together" by Dr. Charles Jackson
People have been making musical instruments for a long time; for over 40,000 years. We use whatever we can find to make them. Today we can use 3D printers to make them. This talk will show how to apply microwave theory (transmission line theory, network analysis, and S-Parameters) to the design of woodwind instruments; especially renaissance instruments such as the flute, crumhorn, or cornetto. The talk will then show how to use 3D printing to make working instruments.
Dr. Jackson has had an interest in the design of woodwind instruments for many years. He has written articles on Quasi-optical components, High Temperature Superconductors for microwave applications, Ferroelectric phase shifters, and Microwave Radiometers. He has been awarded three patents. He is on the Center Staff of the RFMS of Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems. He was President of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society in 2001, and is a Fellow of the IEEE.
Organizer IEEE CLAS Life Members Affinity Group
Organizer of 3D Printing, Microwave Design, and Woodwinds Come Together
IEEE is the world's largest Electro-Technical Society. This event is held by the Coastal Los Angeles Section (CLAS) Life Member Affinity Group of IEEE. The host group consists of IEEE members who have more than 40 years seniority with the IEEE. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meetings. Please contact Surender K. Gupta skgupta@ieee.org if interested in joining the Life Member Affinity Group.
