• Black Pendulum Phase Space physics hoodie, pixel-art pendulum phase portrait design, worn by a model, front close-up
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Pendulum Phase Space HoodieSWING INSIDE, SPIN OUTSIDE | Pixelated Physics

Pendulum Phase Space Hoodie – SWING INSIDE, SPIN OUTSIDE | Pixelated Physics

$54.99 USD
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Size
S–5XL
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Can every possible motion of a pendulum fit on one picture? This phase portrait plots angle against angular momentum. Because energy is conserved, each motion traces one curve: low energies make closed loops, where the pendulum swings, and high energies make open curves, where it spins over the top. The separatrix divides the two. This is a black pixel-art hoodie from Pixelated Physics.

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Size

Size guideS–5XL · inches

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Size & fitS–5XL

Unisex Heavy Blend hoodie (Gildan 18500), classic fit.

SizeWidthLengthSleeve
S202733.5
M222834.5
L242935.5
XL263036.5
2XL283137.5
3XL303238.5
4XL323339.5
5XL343440.5

Measurements in inches. Width and length ±1 in, sleeve (from center back) ±0.75 in.

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Free US shipping. $10 flat shipping outside the US.

Delivery times & where we ship

Returns & replacements21 days

Every item is printed to order, so we can’t accept returns or exchanges for change of mind, or if you ordered the wrong size or colour.

Print defect, misprint, damage or the wrong item? We’ll send a free replacement, or a refund if you prefer. Report it within 21 days of delivery with a photo; no need to send it back.

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The physics

Every possible motion of a pendulum fits on one map.

Across the map runs the angle θ, up the map the angular momentum p. Energy is conserved, so each motion follows one curve of constant H = p²/2ml² − mgl cos θ, the Hamiltonian.

Low energies close into eyes around the hanging-down position: the pendulum swings back and forth. High energies run along the top and bottom without closing: the pendulum goes over the top and spins. One curve, the separatrix at E = mgl, divides them. It passes through the upside-down balance point, where p = ±2ml²ω cos(θ/2) reaches zero.

The art repeats every 2π, because θ and θ + 2π are the same position. The cream dots are stable rest points; the amber dots are the unstable balance points.

Swing inside, spin outside.

Equations

\[H = \frac{p^2}{2ml^2} - mgl\cos\theta\]
\[E = mgl \;\text{(separatrix)}\]
\[p = \pm 2ml^2\omega\cos\frac{\theta}{2},\qquad \omega = \sqrt{g/l}\]
SymbolMeaningUnit
\(H\) energy, the Hamiltonian \(\mathrm{J}\)
\(p\) angular momentum about the pivot \(\mathrm{kg·m^2/s}\)
\(\theta\) angle from the bottom \(\mathrm{rad}\)
\(m\) bob mass \(\mathrm{kg}\)
\(l\) length of the rod \(\mathrm{m}\)
\(g\) gravitational acceleration \(\mathrm{m/s^2}\)
\(E\) energy of one curve \(\mathrm{J}\)
\(\omega\) small-swing angular frequency \(\mathrm{rad/s}\)

Sources

  1. Hamilton (1834) On a General Method in Dynamics, Phil. Trans. R. Soc. 124, 247
  2. Strogatz, Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos, 2nd ed., Sec. 6.7: Pendulum
  3. Goldstein, Poole & Safko, Classical Mechanics, 3rd ed., Ch. 8
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