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Chaos for Science and Technology

given by the Department of Physics.

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Contents

The course aims at giving an introduction to chaotic systems, that is non-linear systems that are deterministic but with a time development which is not predictable over longer periods. The course should give a possibility to reflect over the fascinating phenomena which may show up in chaotic systems, for example strange attractors and in this context a basic comprehension of the importance of fractal geometry, or the possibility that the solar system is unstable over a longer time scale.

General information

Course codes: FYST57 (Science faculty), FMFN05 (LTH).
Semester: autumn, even years (2022, 2024, etc.).
Study period: first.
Level: second cycle.
Language: English.
Forms of teaching: lectures, group work and project.
Grading scale:
- FYST57: Fail, Pass, Pass with distinction (U, G, VG)
- FMFN05: 3, 4, 5, Fail.
- FNFN05F: Pass, Fail
Assessment: written examination and project work.
Syllabi on Lund University's central website:

Course literature

Gunnar Ohlen, Sven Åberg and Per Östborn: Chaos, revised version in English 2007 (available at the Div. of Mathematical Physics)
(Extra) S. H. Strogatz, Nonlinear dynamics and chaos (2015)

Course responsible

Andrea Idini, andrea.idini@matfys.lth.se

Schedule

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Application

Science faculty

Apply to the course through the Swedish website Antagning.se (in Swedish).

LTH - FMFN05

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Doctoral studies

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