ASET Colloquium
Fractional Calculus from mathematician’s paradox to application in physics and engineering
by Dr. Shantanu Das (BARC, Mumbai)
Friday, May 20, 2016
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(Asia/Kolkata)
at AG-66
at AG-66
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Abstract: Today fractional calculus is far from paradox. In this talk, We will discuss some physical observations of fractional calculus in practical experiments. We will develop the fractional derivative and fractional integration concepts with simple arguments, some the paradoxical situations in the process, and propose methods to circumvent these situations. Also we will discuss why fractional calculus seems to represent dynamics better than classical Newtonian/Leibniz’s calculus-that we are used to. We will point out the non-local character of fractional derivative, inherently thus having memory or history vis-à-vis local character (point property) of classical derivative. We will argue that it is possible to characterize non-differentiable points by fractional derivative, which can have immense applications. About the Speaker: Shantanu Das graduated from BITS Pilani and since 1984, he is working in the area of Nuclear Reactor Control and Safety at BARC. Several of his circuits are being used in the safety and safety critical systems of NPCIL's Nuclear plants and in other research reactors. He is working on Fractional Calculus since about 1998, in order to understand natural laws and to engineer for betterment in controls, signal processing and systems identification. He is a Honorary Senior Research Professor at Jadavpur University, Adjunct Professor at DIAT Pune, and UGC Visiting Fellow at Calcutta University. He has several publications (books journal and conference papers) and patents to his credit. |
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Organised by | Dr. Satyanarayana Bheesette |
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