Post date: Sep 22, 2017 9:43:44 PM
UT's Saturday Morning Math Group will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017
Time: 10 AM – Noon
Location: RLM 4.102 (On the UT campus)
Speaker: Sean Carney
Title: Introduction to nonlinear dynamics and chaos.
Abstract: We will explore some basic concepts from the field of nonlinear dynamics, such as stable and unstable equilibrium, sensitivity to initial conditions, and chaos by examining a simple function called the logistic map. Using numerous examples and some computer animations, we try to understand why, for instance, it is so difficult to accurately predict the weather.