Invisibility through the eyes of mathematics
The project work of the Applied Mathematics group is related to inversion problems which is a remarkable and vast research area in applied mathematics at the moment.
Applied mathematics group working on their project at Aalto University’s Design Factory.
“The project work is very interesting because for the first time we can actually apply mathematics while at school we mostly do basic theory”, says Luka Manola.
The main question is how we can turn invisible to visible. That is, how we can solve the densities of all parts of some non-homogenous object without breaking it. The method is used for example when trying to find the exact place of a tumor in a human body.
“One of my biggest expectations was to get connections with the people who share the same interests as I do. It has turned out better than I could’ve thought and working in a group has been very challenging but rewarding”, says Reetta Repo.
Bianca Iordache, Juho Kuisma, Papon Muangsanit, Luka, and Reetta have solved some mathematical problems in advance and now, in the camp, they’re going to deepen their understanding and make a presentation. The project work is done in the guidance of Matti Määttä, a graduate student from Helsinki University.
Riikka Tuovinen is going to be one of the instructors of the Applied Mathematics group at MY Camp. She graduated from University of Helsinki two years ago; mathematics as her main subject. Besides mathematics she loves to do all kinds of handicrafts, going to
rock gigs or art exhibitions.