Professor Bradley's research focuses on numerical and experimental studies of nonlinear and chaotic systems, emphasizing in particular the comparison of mathematical models with real systems. Several of her projects explore practical improvements in engineering designs - e.g., spacecraft orbits, electronic circuits, combustion chambers - attained via intentional induction of chaotic behavior.
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Scientific computation, nonlinear dynamics and chaos, nonlinear time-series analysis
CSCI 4446 - Chaotic Dynamics
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023
Explores chaotic dynamics theoretically and through computer simulations. Covers the standard computational and analytical tools used in nonlinear dynamics and concludes with an overview of leading-edge chaos research. Topics include time and phase-space dynamics, surfaces of section, bifurcation diagrams, fractal dimension and Lyapunov exponents. Recommended prerequisites: PHYS 1120 and CSCI 3656 and (APPM 3310 or CSCI 2820 or MATH 2130 or MATH 2135 or MATH 3130 or MATH 3135). Same as CSCI 5446 and ECEN 4423 and ECEN 5423.
CSCI 4950 - Senior Thesis
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Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2024
Provides an opportunity for senior computer science majors to conduct exploratory research in computer science as an option for the capstone requirement. Department enforced prerequisites: 35 hours of Computer Science coursework including Foundation courses, Upper-Division writing, CS GPA 3.0. Department consent required, contact academic advisor for details. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours.
CSCI 5446 - Chaotic Dynamics
Primary Instructor
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023
Explores chaotic dynamics theoretically and through computer simulations. Covers the standard computational and analytical tools used in nonlinear dynamics and concludes with an overview of leading-edge chaos research. Topics include time and phase-space dynamics, surfaces of section, bifurcation diagrams, fractal dimension and Lyapunov exponents. Same as CSCI 4446 and ECEN 4423 and ECEN 5423.
