For the mathematically minded amongst us.
Honestly, I couldn't follow the math in this article, and I don't know if their conclusions are supported by their equations, but I found it interesting that people would treat the subject in a scholarly manner.
Quote:MODELLING OF AN OUTBREAK OF ZOMBIEfull article here
INFECTION
Abstract
Zombies are a popular figure in pop culture/entertainment and they are usually portrayed as being brought about through an outbreak or epidemic. Consequently, we model a zombie attack, using biological assumptions based on popular zombie movies. We introduce a basic model for zombie infection, determine equilibria and their stability, and illustrate the outcome with numerical solutions. We then refine the
model to introduce a latent period of zombification, whereby humans are infected, but not infectious, before becoming undead. We then modify the model to include the effects of possible quarantine or a cure. Finally, we examine the impact of regular, impulsive reductions in the number of zombies and derive conditions under which eradication can occur. We show that only quick, aggressive attacks can stave off the doomsday scenario: the collapse of society as zombies overtake us all.
Honestly, I couldn't follow the math in this article, and I don't know if their conclusions are supported by their equations, but I found it interesting that people would treat the subject in a scholarly manner.