To preface, this is probably a question that is probably out of left field -- and is frankly probably embarrassingly simple, but I'm really just looking for ideas and appreciate any insights from you all. Really, I feel a little silly asking this because this isn't a problem to be worked out and I definitely don't expect people to do any serious physics work on my behalf, just looking for ideas.
The problem: Essentially, I am looking to bring 600mL of a 76 degree C liquid that is essentially water to 7C or so using a material of high density and high specific heat that is initially at 0C.
Context: I'm a big coffee guy and am trying to perfect a way to rapidly chill brewed coffee (600mL) to
I've loved classical music for as long as I can remember, but often feel like I miss 3/4 of the true beauty in pieces I listen to because of my limited theory knowledge. I'm getting ready to go back to school for classical vocal performance in the fall and have made it my New Year's Resolution to learn music theory fluently. (I'm still working on giving that goal parameters to make it achievable, so don't judge haha). Do you guys know of any books or other resources I can use in order to get the information I need to become an intelligent musician?
Philip Glass was one of the first contemporary composers I ever really looked into and there's something about his earlier minimalist works that I really enjoy. I've always thought that Einstein On the Beach and Music in 12 Parts were extremely intelligent and pretty immersive, but everywhere I look there are very informed people who think of him as a lesser composer. I mean he definitely made a sharp turn in compositional style in the late 80's and 90's away from what he'd been known for, but is there something about the quality of his music I just don't understand?
Like I said, I've seen it all over and assumed Glass was just a polarizing figure. Kinda like if you don't like minimalis