New Markets for Global Analysis

A talk for Tony Tromba's "TonyFest 2003"
UCSC, May 02, 2003
by Ralph H. Abraham

On the web at: www.ralph-abraham.org/talks

Abstract. A short talk on old, new, and future markets for global analysis (esp., complex dynamical systems), and the paradigm shift involved.

For Rene Thom, 1972-2002

And many thanks to Evan Schaffer (1973) and Dick Palais (1974)

Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Paradigm shifts
  3. Old markets
  4. New markets
  5. Future markets
  6. Conclusion
  7. References
Revised by Ralph, 02 May 2003