Chaos and Complex Systems Seminar
The mathematics of taffy pulling
Event Details
Date
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Time
12-1 p.m.
Location
4274 Chamberlin Hall
Description
Jean-Luc Thiffeault, UW Department of Mathematics, will discuss the math behind devices created to stretch and fold taffy candy, connecting them to the topological dynamics of surfaces and discussing their efficiency.
Cost
Free
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