The term ‘chaos’ is typically used to describe someone’s messy workspace, uncoordinated discussions or situations, and confusion. In physics and engineering however, the term takes on a different use and definition. It describes how tiny changes in a system – or its environment – can lead to completely different outcomes.
People often associate chaos and chaos theory with ‘the butterfly effect’, but where did this term even originate? What other examples exist, and how can understanding these concepts help in the design process or in the research of other phenomena?
Prof. dr. Federico Toschi is full professor at the departments of Applied Physics and Science Education (APSE) at TU/e. With a background in statistical physics, fluid mechanics, soft condensed matter and biophysics, he studies how small-scale interactions and forces lead to large-scale complexity and chaos.
The lecture is organized in collaboration with H.S.A. Confluente, the study association of the Honors Academy at TU/e. Confluente organizes social and educational activities for honors students, including a yearly gala, study trip and networking event. Confluente is celebrating its lustrum this year with the theme "Connecting Chaos".
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