Bard College Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics Talks


Shape Recognition through Opto-Mechanical Integration and Symmetry Classification
Jenny Magnes
Department of Physics
Vassar College
Thursday, October 15, 2009
4:15 PM

RKC 111

We have shown that shapes representing functions can be opto-mechanically integrated and re-produced. This method involves linear opto-mechanical scanning. We show that angular opto-mechanical scanning can be used to classify shapes by symmetry groups. This information can then be used to identify objects mathematically based on their symmetries. Applications lie in the fields of psychology, quality control, and surveillance.