Renfrey Potts
Australian mathematician (1925–2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Renfrey Burnard (Ren) Potts AO (1925–2005) was an Australian mathematician and is notable for the Potts model and his achievements in: operations research, especially networks; transportation science, car-following and road traffic; Ising-type models in mathematical physics; difference equations; and robotics. He was interested in computing from the early days of the computing revolution and oversaw the first computer purchases at the University of Adelaide.
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Ren Potts | |
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Born | (1925-10-04)4 October 1925 Adelaide, South Australia |
Died | 9 August 2005(2005-08-09) (aged 79) Adelaide, South Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Alma mater | The University of Adelaide Oxford University |
Known for | Potts model Ising-type models in mathematical physics Car-following and traffic flow Operations research, especially networks Difference equations Robotics |
Awards | ANZIAM Medal (1995) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mathematician |
Institutions | The University of Adelaide |
Doctoral advisor | Cyril Domb |
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