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| ID | 58 |
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| First Name | Marc |
| Last Name | Chamberland |
| Institution | Grinnell College |
| Speaker Category | faculty |
| Title of Talk | Unbounded Orbits and Binary Digits |
| Abstract | We consider iterating the map f(x)=x - 1/x, starting at x=2. Ron Graham asked whether the orbit is bounded. This problem intersects number theory (rationals, the normality of numbers) and dynamics (dynamcis on an interval, chaos). You will find out why this is such a hard problem! The talk will be accessible to a general audience. |
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| Suitable for undergraduates? | Yes |
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| Computer Needed? | N |
| Bringing a laptop? | N |
| Overhead Needed? | Y |
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| Date Submitted | 3/10/2004 |
| Year | 2004 |