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The Science Seminar Series: October 5, 2006 4pm
Sharing Triangles and Pascal’s Triangle
Dr. Charles Kicey
Mathematics and Computer Science Department
Powell HallTime: 4:00 - 5:00pm
Abstract
We consider discrete dynamical systems that update a future state based up the previous state(s). One classic example is the competition between a predator and prey species, where for example, a large prey population causes the predator population to grow, which in turn decreases the prey. We focus a very simple sharing scheme, and give a simple solution to its long term behavior. The proof has a surprising connection to Pascal's triangle. A minimal mathematical background is assumed.