Tutor information
Marina Debattista
Marina Debattista has a PhD in Physics specialising in quantum field theory and is currently interested in the popularisation of science. This introduction to the concepts of fractals and chaos is illustrated by examples from the natural world and science.
Courses
A non-mathematical overview of the current scientific understanding of space and time. Including an introduction to Einstein's theory of relativity, its consequences, and applications.
The course covers the development of the notion of quanta, from its origin as a solution to the problem of radiation emission, to its possible ultimate consequence - the quantisation of space and time.
The course covers the development of the concept of quanta, from its origin as a proposed solution to the ultraviolet catastrophe, to its ultimate consequence – the quantisation of space and time.
An overview of the change of focus from classical physics describing an ideal world to a new approach, modelling nonlinearity and chaotic behaviour. Chaos theory describes a world where the smallest actions might have the greatest consequences.