Y12 Maths Taster Session

Maths: Mathematics of Order and Disorder

From zebra patterns to the bedroom of a teenager, the world around us is characterised by different levels of order and disorder. But how do you measure the level of order of a system. And how can explain how it evolves in time. In this presentation, we will talk about different approaches and views, starting from entropy – the second of thermodynamics – and the relative notion of information, to reaction-diffusion and pattern formation.

This session will be of interest to anyone currently studying Mathematics, who is interested in studying Mathematics at university.

Led by Dr Renaud Lambiotte, Fellow & Tutor in Mathematics; Professor of Networks and Nonlinear Systems.

The deadline for sign-ups is 8am on Monday 10 February. More detailed descriptions of all sessions can be found on the Somerville College website.