Quantum Chaotic Thoughts

My name is Mason Porter. I am a Professor in Nordita (Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics) and am Professor in Complex Systems in the Department of Mathematics at Stockholm University. Previously, I was a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at UCLA. Before that, I was Professor of Nonlinear and Complex Systems in the Mathematical Institute at University of Oxford. I was also a Tutorial Fellow of Somerville College. I am still a Senior Research Fellow of Somerville College.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

What happens in Nottingham stays in Nottingham

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I am spending the night in Nottingham to give a mathematics seminar tomorrow to the theoretical mechanics group at the University of Notting...
Monday, September 29, 2008

New Math: Stolen Base Edition

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One of the (very annoying) White Sox announcers just mentioned how impressive it was for Curtis Granderson to steal 26 bases in 21 attempts ...

My Night at the Vienna Opera House

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As I mentioned earlier, I got a chance to see a Wagner opera at the Vienna Opera House. I'm sure some of your minds went in a certain d...
Sunday, September 28, 2008

Greg Maddux passes Roger Clemens in wins!

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In yesterday's Dodger game, Greg Maddux got his 355th career win, to move him past Roger Clemens on the all-time win list. I don't...
Thursday, September 25, 2008

Tonight's Plans

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The plans for tonight include seeing a performance in the Vienna Opera House. The opera I'll be seeing is by some guy named Wagner... :...

200 strikeouts in a season!

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Yesterday, the Diamondbacks' Mark Reynolds struck out for the 200th time this season, becoming the first Major Leaguer to accomplish thi...

The Dodgers have won the National League West!

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With the Diamondbacks' loss to the Cardinals yesterday, the Dodgers have now clinched the National League West! Go Dodgers! Of course, ...
Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Kickin' it old school: Knight Rider is back

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I just saw an advertisement that a new version of the series Knight Rider premiers tonight. My brother was a fanatical follower of that sh...

RIP New York Yankees (1995-2008)

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Well, the Yankees have officially been eliminated and won't be playing in baseball's postseason this year. About fucking time. (Not...
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Hello from Vienna

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Today I was walking some of the coldy-efficient streets of Vienna. There's actually a nice pretenious coffee place right next to my hot...
Monday, September 22, 2008

Vienna Calling (aka: What happens in Vienna stays in Vienna)

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I seem to be doing just about everything possible (including finishing unpacking from my recent apartment change!) to avoid finishing the .p...
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Saturday, September 20, 2008

Calculemus!

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I recently read a very interesting article called "Calculemus!" in American Scientist . It was written by Bryan Hayes, who maint...
Friday, September 19, 2008

Brief summary o' today

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Today, o' course, be International Talk like a Pirate Day. Despite me promise, I didn't conduct any o' today's oral examinat...
Thursday, September 18, 2008

Lyman Bostock

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Tuesday September 23rd will mark the 30th anniversary of the murder of Angels outfielder Lyman Bostock . I first found out about this incid...
Wednesday, September 17, 2008

New apartment

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I have moved one floor down to the 0th floor of Penrose (the 'garden set') in Somerville. I have 50% more space now. I started pac...

Tampa Bay Rays = Muppets?

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According to Bugs & Cranks, the Tampa Bay Rays are muppets . To be honest, I can't see much of a resemblance except for one case whi...

My vote is in the mail.

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I was worried when I didn't get any response from the bureaucrats when I filled out my overseas voting form, but I found my ballot in my...
Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Palin Numbers

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There is currently an active discussion on SOCnet (a social networks listserv) about Palin numbers. Shudder . I didn't have the heart t...
Monday, September 15, 2008

'Overseen' in Oxford

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In this blog entry, I'll incorrectly use the term overseen as a visual analog of overhead. But I like it, so I'm going to do it an...

Words of Warning

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Whatever you do, don't fall asleep for 10 minutes in the Shea Stadium bleachers . Wow. (Tip of the cap to Rob Neyer, who posted the lin...
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I am a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at UCLA. Previously, I was Professor of Nonlinear and Complex Systems in the Mathematical Institute at University of Oxford. I was also a Tutorial Fellow in Somerville College. I am also a die-hard fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers. See my website for more information about me. You can also find me on Facebook and Twitter (@masonporter), though I'm much easier to stalk by other means. If you want power law or Zachary Karate Club swag, take a look at my Power Law Shop. I am also involved with the Legends of Caltech movie and co-edited Legends of Caltech III.
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