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Event Information Booz Allen Colloquium: "Chaotic Synchronization in Optical Networks," Prof. Thomas E. Murphy, UMD Friday, October 14, 2011 3:00 p.m. 1110 Jeong H. Kim Engineering Bldg. For More Information: Carrie Hilmer 301 405 4471 chilmer@umd.edu http://www.ece.umd.edu/colloquium Booz Allen Hamilton Distinguished Colloquium in Electrical and Computer Engineering "Chaotic Synchronization in Optical Networks" Prof. Thomas E. Murphy University of Maryland Abstract: Synchronization is a widespread phenomenon that is observed in both natural and engineered systems.  From fireflies to fiber optics and phase-locked loops, the ability of systems of interconnected entities to synchronize is crucial to proper function.  Surprisingly, even chaotic systems, which exhibit highly aperiodic behavior and sensitive dependence on initial conditions, can synchronize when two or more systems are connected.  In this talk, I will discuss recent experimental studies of chaotic synchronization in optical networks.  Our research seeks to develop new ways to control and exploit the process of synchronization even when the network is changing, and to understand the role of network topology in achieving synchronization. Biography: Thomas Edward Murphy was born in Falls Church VA, USA. He studied physics and electrical engineering at Rice University, graduating summa cum laude with joint B.A./B.S.E.E. degrees in 1994. In 1994 he joined the NanoStructures Laboratory at MIT, where he pursued research in integrated optics and nanotechnology. He completed his M.S. degree in 1997 and his Ph.D. in 2000. In 1994, he was awarded a National Science Foundation fellowship for graduate research, and in 2000 he and his colleagues received the Lemelson-MIT student team prize for innovation in telecommunications and networking. In 2000, he joined MIT Lincoln Laboratory as a staff member in the Optical Communications Technology Group where he studied and developed ultrafast optical communications systems. In August 2002, he joined the faculty at the University of Maryland, College Park as an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Thomas is a member of the Optical Society of America, the IEEE, Tau Beta Pi, and Sigma Xi. This Event is For: Campus • Clark School • All Students • Graduate • Undergraduate • Prospective Students • K-12 • Faculty • Staff • Post-Docs • Corporate

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