Digest of the Non Linear Science Network, Volume 04, Number 22 December 1, 2004 Editor: Angel Jorba Topics: Conference on Differential Equations and Mathematical Physics Nominations for SIAM Ralph E. Kleinman Prize Faculty Positions at Simon Fraser University Postdoctoral and Doctoral Positions at the Technion, Haifa Contents, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, 198:3-4 Contents, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, 199:1-2 Submissions to nls-net must be addressed to: Comments and suggestions are also welcome. General information about nls-net can be found at: http://www.maia.ub.es/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/nls-net/ This is a service created and maintained in collaboration with the American Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) http://www.aimsciences.org/ ------ Subject: Conference on Differential Equations and Mathematical Physics From: uab05@math.uab.edu Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2004 11:52:56 -0600 UAB 2005 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS AND MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA MARCH 29-APRIL 2, 2005 This is the tenth conference in a series which started in 1981 and was held seven times at UAB and twice at Georgia Tech. The 2005 conference is funded by the US National Science Foundation, the Alabama Alliance for Minority Participation and the UAB Department of Mathematics. Please visit the web site http://www.math.uab.edu/uab05 for more detailed information and future updates. Talks of 25 minutes in length in all areas of differential equations and mathematical physics are invited. The conference web site provides an online registration form and hotel information. A limited amount of funds is available to provide partial financial support for participants, in particular for graduate students, young researchers, participants from minority groups, and participants from developing countries and Eastern Europe. Instructions on how to apply for support are found on the web site. PROGRAM Topics in the general area of linear and nonlinear differential equations and their relation to mathematical physics and dynamical systems will be emphasized. This will include the analysis of Schrodinger operators, quantum electrodynamics, fluid dynamics, evolution equations, spectral and scattering theory including inverse problems, statistical mechanics, as well as other related topics. PLENARY SPEAKERS * Andrea Bertozzi, UC Los Angeles * Luis Caffarelli, University of Texas at Austin * Giovanni Gallavotti, University of Rome La Sapienza * Elliott Lieb, Princeton University * Thomas Spencer, Institute for Advanced Study * Nick Trefethen, Oxford University * Gunther Uhlmann, University of Washington * Andras Vasy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology * Lai-Sang Young, Courant Institute * Vladimir Zakharov, University of Arizona ------ Subject: Nominations for SIAM Ralph E. Kleinman Prize From: Joanna Littleton Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2004 16:58:09 -0500 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Ralph E. Kleinman Prize SIAM will present the Ralph E. Kleinman Prize at the 2005 SIAM Annual Meeting to be held July 11-15, 2005, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The prize is awarded to an individual for outstanding research or other contributions that bridge the gap between mathematics and applications. Work that uses high-level mathematics and/or invents new mathematical tools to solve applied problems from engineering, science, and technology is particularly appropriate. The prize may be awarded for a single notable achievement or for a collection of such achievements. Description of the Award The award will consist of a hand-calligraphed, framed certificate and a cash award of $5,000. SIAM will reimburse reasonable travel expenses for the recipient to attend the award ceremony. Nominations A letter of nomination, including a curriculum vitae and description of the achievement(s), should be sent to the address below. You are encouraged to send electronic files via e-mail. Supporting letters are welcome. Nominations must be received in the SIAM office by February 15, 2005. Ralph E. Kleinman Prize Selection Committee Professor William W. Symes, Chair c/o J. M. Littleton SIAM 3600 University City Science Center Philadelphia, PA 19104-2688 E-mail: littleton@siam.org Telephone: 215-382-9800 Fax: 215-386-7999 Selection Committee Members of the selection committee are: William W. Symes (chair), Rice University; Martin Groetschel, ZIB; Max Gunzburger, Florida State University; Gregory A. Kriegsmann, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Paul Van Dooren, Universite Catholique de Louvain. ------ Subject: Faculty Positions at Simon Fraser University From: Bob Russell Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2004 10:35:20 -0800 (PST) The Department of Mathematics at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a number of openings in various areas of applied and computational mathematics, at both the junior and senior levels -- see http://www.math.sfu.ca/math/jobs/ for detailed job descriptions. Among the many attractions of SFU are an energetic, cohesive group of exceptionally talented young applied mathematicians; high quality students and programs (at the graduate and undergraduate levels); a stimulating and pleasant overall work environment; and the unique living environment provided by the beautiful city of Vancouver and nearby wilderness areas. Bob Russell, SFU ------ Subject: Postdoctoral and Doctoral Positions at the Technion, Haifa From: Yehuda Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2004 15:45:00 +0200 POST-DOC in Applied-Mathematics (nonlinear water waves) Applications are invited for a Post Doctoral Research Associate position at the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa. The position is available immediately for two year (possibly three years) in the group working in the fields of deterministic and stochastic nonlinear water wave dynamics and forecasting. Knowledge of any of the following disciplines will be an additional advantage: Nonlinear PDE's, asymptotic analysis, stochastic processes, Numerical methods. The candidate must have a Ph.D. obtained recently (not more than 3-4 years ago). The laboratory locates in a very nice University Campus, close to the city center. Friendly environment will provide easy adaptation to the new place, but fluent English is required. The fellowship will be up to about US$ 1,900, according to qualifications.. Doctoral studies in Applied-Mathematics (nonlinear water waves) Applications are invited for a Doctoral Research Associate position at the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa. The position is available in the group working in the fields of deterministic and stochastic nonlinear water wave dynamics and forecasting. Knowledge of any of the following disciplines will be an additional advantage: Nonlinear PDE's, asymptotic analysis, stochastic processes, Numerical methods. Candidates for either position should send C.V. to Prof. M. Stiassnie or Prof. Y. Agnon , Civil and Environmental Engineering, Technion, Haifa 32000, Israel. To expedite the application, please Email: agnon@tx.technion.ac.il ------ Subject: Contents, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, 198:3-4 From: cdmailer@elsevier.co.uk Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 14:19:46 GMT For more information about this journal visit: http://www.elsevier.com/locate/physd Stretching and curvature of material lines in chaotic flows J.-L. Thiffeault pp 169-181 The Game of Life at finite temperature S. Adachi, F. Peper, J. Lee pp 182-196 Self-similar solutions for the kinematic model equation of spiral waves J.-S. Guo, N. Ishimura, C.-C. Wu pp 197-211 Synchronization phenomena for coupled delay-line oscillators C. Chicone, Z.C. Feng pp 212-230 Stability of a circular epitaxial island B. Li, A. Ratz, A. Voigt pp 231-247 Full characterization on limitation of generalized delayed feedback control for discrete-time systems Y.-P. Tian, J. Zhu pp 248-257 Classification of steady solutions of the full kinematic model C.-P. Lo, N.S. Nedialkov, J.-M. Yuan pp 258-280 Diffuse interface modeling of two-phase flows based on averaging: mass and momentum equations Y. Sun, C. Beckermann pp 281-308 On chaotic and random sequences P.M. Makila pp 309-318 Structures formation in binary fluids driven through patterned microchannels: effect of hydrodynamics and arrangement of surface patterns O. Kuksenok, A.C. Balazs pp 319-332 The Ising model for changes in word ordering rules in natural languages Y. Itoh, S. Ueda pp 333-339 ------ Subject: Contents, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, 199:1-2 From: cdmailer@elsevier.co.uk Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2004 13:07:30 GMT For more information about this journal visit: http://www.elsevier.com/locate/physd Trends in Pattern Formation: Stability, Control and Fluctuations M.B. r, H. Engel, E.S. ll, A. Torcini pp vii-viii Contents pp ix-x Control of noise-induced oscillations by delayed feedback A.G. Balanov, N.B. Janson, E. Scholl pp 1-12 Pattern forming pulled fronts: bounds and universal convergence U. Ebert, W. Spruijt, W. van Saarloos pp 13-32 On global properties of time-delayed feedback control: weakly nonlinear analysis W. Just, H. Benner, C. von Loewenich pp 33-44 Synchronization between interacting ensembles of globally coupled chaotic maps I. Matskiv, Y. Maistrenko, E. Mosekilde pp 45-60 Global feedback control of a long-wave morphological instability A.A. Nepomnyashchy, A.A. Golovin, V. Gubareva, V. Panfilov pp 61-81 Patterns and localized structures in a hybrid non-equilibrium Ising model L.M. Pismen, M.I. Monine, G.V. Tchernikov pp 82-90 Spectral properties and pattern selection in fractal growth networks K. Tucci, M.G. Cosenza pp 91-104 Theory of charge fluctuations and domain relocation times in semiconductor superlattices L.L. Bonilla pp 105-114 Drift bifurcation of dissipative solitons due to a change of shape: experiment and theory S.V. Gurevich, H.U. Bodeker, A.S. Moskalenko, A.W. Liehr, H.-G. Purwins pp 115-128 Studies on dynamic avalanche and current filaments in high-voltage diodes F.-J. Niedernostheide, H.-J. Schulze pp 129-137 Control of the structuring of thin soft matter films by means of different types of external disturbance A. Pototsky, M. Bestehorn, U. Thiele pp 138-148 Fronts and localized structures in a liquid-crystal-light-valve with optical feedback S. Residori, A. Petrossian, T. Nagaya, C.S. Riera, M.G. Clerc pp 149-165 Use of stochastic web patterns to control electron transport in semiconductor superlattices S.P. Stapleton, S. Bujkiewicz, T.M. Fromhold, P.B. Wilkinson, A. Patane, L. Eaves, A.A. Krokhin, M. Henini, N.S. Sankeshwar, F.W. Sheard pp 166-172 Controlling spatiotemporal chaos in oscillatory reaction-diffusion systems by time-delay autosynchronization C. Beta, A.S. Mikhailov pp 173-184 Characterization of spatiotemporal chaos in an inhomogeneous active medium S. Bouzat, H.S. Wio, G.B. Mindlin pp 185-193 Properties of wave propagations induced by temporal noise in a subexcitable medium X. Jia, H.-M. Liao, L.-Q. Zhou, Q. Ouyang pp 194-200 Two-phase resonant patterns in forced oscillatory systems: boundaries, mechanisms and forms A. Yochelis, C. Elphick, A. Hagberg, E. Meron pp 201-222 Fluctuations impact on a pattern-forming model of population dynamics with non-local interactions C. Lopez, E. Hernandez-Garcia pp 223-234 Travelling-stripe forcing of Turing patterns F. Sagues, D.G. Miguez, E.M. Nicola, A.P. Munuzuri, J. Casademunt, L. Kramer pp 235-242 Feedback-mediated control of spiral waves V.S. Zykov, H. Engel pp 243-263 Out-of-phase oscillations and traveling waves with unusual properties: the use of three-component systems in biology H. Meinhardt pp 264-277