Prof. Carpick Visits Penn Curling Team Practice
During the recent Winter Olympics, Prof. Carpick dropped in on UPenn’s Curling Team’ practice at the Philadelphia Curling Club. Drawing on research by Prof. J. Murata of Rikkyo U. in Japan, Carpick explains how asymmetric, point-like friction interactions between the stone and the ice may influence motion, trajectory and control. Understanding the friction mechanisms in curling could improve ice preparation, sweeping strategy and shot-prediction models, offering athletes a scientific edge.
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