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Title: Mathematics of Life Series: Statistical Mechanics of Collective Behavior

Speaker: Thierry Mora, Statistical Physics, Ecole Normale Superieure (ENS), Paris

Abstract: Some animal groups behave in a highly coordinated way, reminiscent of ordered phases in physics. However, animals are also heterogeneous, have memory, and operate out of equilibrium. I will present recent attempts at modeling the complex dynamics of social groups of mice interacting freely in a controlled environment. I will then assess how far from equilibrium collective behaviour might be, both in recordings of real bird flocks and in flocking models.

Special Note: This lecture is part of the Mathematics of Life Series

Zoom: this event will be held in person, and also online via Zoom at the following link: https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/97849633511

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