Renfrey Potts
Ren Potts | |
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| Born | 4 October 1925 Adelaide, South Australia |
| Died | 9 August 2005 (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 |
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.