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We describe the design and construction of circuits that model phase oscillators with LEDs that flash synchronously. Components can be easily assembled, a great way to make an analog simulation of the Kuramoto model.

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Brings home the idea of collective behaviour in coupled oscillators. Teaches you about how systems in nature might behave as well...

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A nice example of how to bring home the concepts to undergrads - both my coauthors were in their final year at St Stephens College, Delhi University

Ram Ramaswamy
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

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This page is a summary of: Digital Fireflies, Resonance, June 2024, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/s12045-024-0765-2.
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