The discussion centers on pursuing a career related to chaos theory, particularly through the study of Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) and dynamical systems. The participant, an applied math major, has completed courses in PDEs, Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs), and classical dynamics, and plans to take a course in dynamical systems next semester. The conversation highlights that many physicists also engage with non-linear dynamics, which is closely related to chaos theory. Various academic resources and programs are shared for further exploration in this field.
PREREQUISITESStudents and professionals in applied mathematics, physicists interested in non-linear dynamics, and anyone looking to specialize in chaos theory and dynamical systems.
union68 said:http://www.cam.cornell.edu/Graduate/Courses/#dynamical"
http://www.math.umd.edu/research/dynamics/"
http://www.math.psu.edu/dynsys/"
http://www.math.sunysb.edu/dynamics/"
I am an applied math major, so those are all math programs. I'm strongly considering going into dynamics as well. I have taken PDEs, ODEs, classical dynamics, and have signed up for my first official "dynamical systems" class next semester. This is a pretty common route.
Many physicists study non-linear dynamics as well, for what it's worth. Both of my classical dynamics books contain entire chapters on chaos.
Not enough info for ya? http://www.dynamicalsystems.org/ap/pg/"