this class is is part of the Master module NONLINEAR PHYSICS

Roughly speaking, complex systems consist of a very large number of interacting
subsystems (parts, active or passive particles, oscillators etc.) with a collective
behavior triggered by the interplay of external driving out of equilibrium, nonlinearity
and dissipation. This leads to a plethora of "emerging" phenomena that are not immediately
obvious from the dynamics of the individual subsystems. Focus of the class is an
introduction into basic concepts of complex systems with particular emphasis on
discrete vs. continuum medeling particularly in fluid and fluid-like systems.

when and where

Wednesdays, 12-14
seminar room 304, KP/TP building
start: Oct. 9, 2019


The class will be taught in English, unless all students agree
that it should be taught in German.

There will be a Learnweb page for the class with extra material

planned topics

- intro to complex systems: examples and concepts
- many-particle vs. continuum description
- basics of continuum mechanics and fluid mechanics, including turbulence
- traffic flow: active particles vs. continuum
- dynamics of granular matter
- dynamics of flocking/swarming

literature will be given in class