Using a combination of game theory and the physics of complex systems, it’s possible to model the behaviour of a rush hour commuter crowd
Physics
31 January 2022
Commuters on a platform in Madrid Europa Press via Getty Images
A game theory-inspired model shows how the areas around train doors become crowded at rush hour. The model could eventually be used as a tool for designing safer public venues.
When two players interact, such as countries vying for resources or prize winners deciding how to split their winnings, the situation can be modelled using game theory, which assumes both parties make rational, strategic decisions.
Thibault Bonnemain at Northumbria University, UK, and his colleagues used a combination of game theory and the physics of …