Join us for a talk by Professor Seibold on traffice waves, vehicle automation, and traffic modeling. And, of course, there will be free pizza!
Abstract: Traffice often forms waves, including phantom jams, caused by the collective behavior of drivers. These patterns, though frustrating, reveal fascinating dynamics akin to detonation waves. This talk explores how mathematical models and real-world experiments show that even a few automated vehicles can make traffic smoother, safer, and more energy-efficient, reshaping the future of mobility.