Resumen de On the scientific importance of the multivibrator
Purpose This paper aims to present some “natural philosophy” that may be associated with multivibrator. The motivation is given by the exposition work (Mathis, 2019) of Wolfgang Mathis.
Design/methodology/approach Considering the multivibrator’s states as a realization of Boolean Logic, the author discusses the logical basics in the scope of physical realization, and Brouwer’s concern regarding the “tertium non datur” principle.
Findings A mechanical multivibrator with Coulomb friction is treated to enrich the standard set of the traditional examples. The associated energy analysis lies on the border of Newton’s and Lagrangian’s mechanics.
Research limitations/implications It is the author’s own work. The author is limited by his modest abilities, given to him by the Great Lord.
Practical implications Teaching and improving engineering understanding of the oscillatory systems.
Originality/value Together with Mathis (2019), the present paper outlines the topic of multivibrator as a field having significant heuristic and pedagogical value.
