Capturing chaos

Article Abstract:

Three scientists undertook an experiment using one of the early computers, a hulking device with thousands of vacuum tubes called MANIAC I, to simulate the dynamics of a long chain of masses linked together by springs. The main aim was to set their virtual chain in motion with an organized, wave-like vibration, and measure how quickly the motion would degenerate into random chaos.

Chaos theory, Chaotic systems, Chaotic behaviour in systems

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See me here, see me there

Article Abstract:

A gathering of physicists, philosophers and mathematicians is scheduled to meet in a conference to explore the status of Hugh Everett's claim that quantum physics reveals a Universe that perpetually splits into 'many worlds' co-existing side by side.

Mathematicians, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Quantum theory, Quantum mechanics

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Think outside the sandbo

Article Abstract:

Theorists have approached granular matter, by taking it to be analogous to ordinary matter, with the grains playing the roles of individual molecules. A pile of grains or sand is like a solid, which is able to resist a certain amount of stress.

Granular materials

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