Advanced Topics in Statistical Physics (460-0-1)
Instructors
Adilson E Motter
847/491-4611
Technological Institute Building (2145 Sheridan Road), Room F-323, Evanston
Meeting Info
Technological Institute L168: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM
Overview of class
This class will present students with an advanced perspective of network theory as it relates to statistical mechanics and dynamical systems. Topics to be covered include emergent phenomena, control of network systems, and approaches to circumvent combinatorial explosion in the solution of network problems. The learning objectives are centered on understanding and applying network concepts and tools to describe the behavior of complex systems across various domains.
Registration Requirements
The course is open to Ph.D. students from physics, applied physics, applied mathematics, and engineering with basic programming experience and undergraduate-level training in statistical mechanics and/or dynamical systems. The course is advanced but previous exposure to network science is not required. Students from other programs may be admitted with instructor permission (permission number required).
Class Materials (Required)
The materials for this course will consist primarily of a selection of research papers and class notes. The following book is recommended but not required:
Mark Newman, Networks, 2nd Edition (Oxford University Press, 2018), ISBN-13: 978-0198805090.
Class Notes
Undergraduate physics and ISP students with advanced preparation may be admitted with instructor permission (permission number required).