Chaos and Complex Systems Seminar
Thom's catastrophe theory and Zeeman's model of the stock market
Event Details
Date
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Time
12-1 p.m.
Location
4274 Chamberlin Hall
Description
Joel Robbin, Department of Mathematics, discusses the applicatiion of catastrophe theory in three cases: Zeeman’s toy (the “catastrophe machine”), light caustics, and Zeeman’s explanation of stock market booms and busts.
Cost
Free
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