This unit is available in odd numbered years only.
Introduction
Provides grounding in theoretical physics for students interested in doing Honours in Theoretical Physics or Applied Mathematics. Topics covered include: Linear and Non-linear systems, examples. Phase plane and phase space. The Hartmann Linearization Theorem. Co-dimension 1 bifurcations; saddle-node, pitchfork and Hopf bifurcations. Limit cycles and oscillations. Global bifurcations. Homoclinic and heteroclinic orbits. Characterization of chaos. Routes to chaos, period doubling, secondary Hopf bifurcations, intermittency. Homoclinic chaos. Mel'nikov theory.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Dynamical Systems and Chaos |
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| Unit code | KYA314 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Physics |
| Teaching staff | Prof L Forbes |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Requisites
Prerequisites
(KYA211 and KYA212 and KMA252) or (KYA375 and KME271) or (KMA252 and KMA254)Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 lectures, 1 tutorial weekly |
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| Assessment | 3-hr end-of-sem exam (80%), assignments (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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