Physics Colloquium, January 3, 2012
Complex Networks, the Hidden Structures Yong-Yeol Ahn

Indiana University

Our life relies on various complex systems: the intricate mechanisms of our bodies, social systems in our society, and many more. The basic structure of these complex systems can often be described as a network that consists of individual elements and the interactions between them. For example: interacting genes, proteins, and metabolites form biological networks; interacting neurons form a brain network; and interacting people form a social network. In this talk, I will overview why the science of networks matters, discuss a fundamental topic called "network communities", and introduce an application of network science to our culinary practices.

Dr. Ahn's Web Site

4:00 p.m., Physics Research Building (PRB), Room 1080

Reception at 3:45 p.m., Atrium, PRB