The lecture covered the basic definitions and concepts of Chaos Theory, particularly clearing up the misconception that it is random behaviour without order or pattern. Several demonstrations of chaotic behaviour were used in the lecture theatre including different types of pendulum and an electronic circuit.

It then went on to use the findings from these to explain applications of chaos theory including fibrillation of the human heart (and an early warning system for patients to detect oncoming fibrillation) and the encryption of photographs and text. It also covered weather systems and the possible predictions that chaos theory could make about the effect of global warming on weather patterns. The lecture was very accessible and interesting throughout.

Our pleasure was slightly dampened by the 30 minutes of questions allowed at the end which we felt was a little excessive and tedious! A very worthwhile lecture all in all though."