Billiards and Stars: Geometry and Dynamics

The conference explores connections between mathematical billiard dynamics and celestial mechanics, focusing on geometric and symplectic methods, periodic orbits, caustics, singularities, and chaotic behavior. It aims to foster cross-pollination between geometry, dynamical systems, and mathematical physics with applications to non-holonomic dynamics and theoretical robotics. The event features researchers working at the intersection of these domains and is aligned with the Clay Mathematics Institute’s Enhancement and Partnership Program.

Researchers working at the intersection of geometry, dynamical systems, and mathematical physics.