From the “butterfly effect” of weather prediction, to the vagaries of the stock market and the intricate beauty of snowflakes, examples of chaotic behaviour surround us. But what is chaos? Is it a manifestation of some underlying random process? Is it a catch-all for effects which we do not know or cannot resolve?
Join Dave Amundsen for a discussion on how simple mathematics can be used to find order in disorder. Amundsen will talk about the mathematical theory of chaos, and how it applies to a wide range of every-day phenomena. You will learn that behind the mysterious, seemingly random nature of chaos lies a rich, intricately-woven structure.
Where: Wild Oat Café at 817 Bank Street.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The free 20-minute discussion will be followed by a question and answer session. The Science Café series takes place every second Wednesday until April 24, 2013.
The Science Café series is organized by the Faculty of Science at Carleton University to discuss relevant issues facing our society and how science can help solve real-world problems. Meet some of our award-winning faculty members and graduate students as they share their excitement about science with the community. For more information, visit http://sciencecafe.carleton.ca/.
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For more information:
Chris Cline
Media Relations
Carleton University
613-520-2600, ext. 1391
christopher_cline@carleton.ca