Digest of the Non Linear Science Network, Volume 05, Number 03 February 15, 2005 Editor: Angel Jorba Topics: Isaac Newton Institute Programme: Pattern Formation, Aug - Dec 2005 The 93rd Statistical Mechanics Meeting Conference in Portugal on Modelling of Physiological Flows Research Associate Positions at UNSW, Sydney Postdoctoral Position at McMaster University Staff Position at Epson Palo Alto Laboratory Faculty Positions at University of Crete New book on continuous-time stochastic processes and applications New book on dynamics and bifurcation of patterns Contents, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, 201:1-2 Contents, Communications in Mathematical Sciences, 3:1 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: Isaac Newton Institute Programme: Pattern Formation, Aug - Dec 2005 From: Jon Dawes Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 10:02:56 +0000 (GMT) Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences Cambridge, UK Pattern Formation in Large Domains 1 Aug - 23 Dec 2005 Organisers: Dr JHP Dawes (Cambridge), Professor M Golubitsky (Houston), Dr PC Matthews (Nottingham), Dr AM Rucklidge (Leeds), Pattern formation occurs in a wide variety of natural contexts, from animal coat markings to convection cells in the Sun. Experimentally, patterns have been studied in many different systems, including Rayleigh-Benard convection, solidification, chemical reactions and Faraday waves. Despite the physical differences between these systems, the patterns that appear display common features, indicating some kind of universal underlying structure. There are currently many different mathematical approaches to the study of patterns, including numerical simulation, amplitude equations and equivariant bifurcation theory, and the programme will bring together mathematicians and experimentalists for an interchange and fusion of ideas. The programme includes five workshop events, for which it is now possible to register: 1 - 5 August Training Course: Pattern Formation in Large Domains 8 - 12 August Developments in Experimental Pattern Formation 19 - 23 September Theoretical Aspects of Pattern Formation 26 - 30 September Theory and Applications of Coupled Cell Networks 12 - 16 December Pattern Formation in Fluid Mechanics In particular the first of these has substantial financial support from the EU and is aimed generally at graduate students and post docs working in applied mathematics. Further details can be found at http://www.newton.cam.ac.uk/programmes/PFD/ ------ Subject: The 93rd Statistical Mechanics Meeting From: Joel LEBOWITZ Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 11:31:56 -0500 (EST) FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT 93rd STATISTICAL MECHANICS CONFERENCE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, BUSCH CAMPUS, HILL CENTER, ROOM 114 SUNDAY, MONDAY AND TUESDAY, MAY 15-17, 2005 Dear Colleague: You are cordially invited to participate in the 93rd statistical mechanics conference at Rutgers University, May 15-17, 2005. At this meeting we will celebrate the eightieth birthday of our distinguished colleague BERNI ALDER. The list of tentative speakers includes: L. Abbott, M. Aizenman, M. Alber, F. Alexander, N. Berker, R. Car, D. Ceperley, A. Chakraborty, L. Chayes, Ph. Choquard, E. G. D. Cohen, P. Coleman, R. de la Llave, J. R. Dorfman, D. Frenkel, J.-P. Hansen, S. Goldstein, K. Gubbins, H. Herrmann, B. Jancovici, K. Kadau, M. Kalos, T. Kennedy, T. Ladd, E. Lieb, M. Mareschal, A. Middleton, P. Nielaba, M. Parrinello, M. Scully, R. Seiringer, Y. Sinai, G. Stell, E. vanden Eijnden, W. W. Webb, B. Widom, N. S. Wingreen, and R. K. P. Zia. A more complete program will be sent out soon. You can get additional information about ALL ASPECTS of the meeting at our site http://www.math.rutgers.edu/events/smm/index.html. This site will be updated on a regular basis. Please respond at: http://www.math.rutgers.edu/events/smm/res-formI.html Looking forward to seeing you here in May, with best wishes, Sincerely yours, Joel L. Lebowitz ------ Subject: Conference in Portugal on Modelling of Physiological Flows From: Adelia Sequeira Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2005 03:08:51 +0000 SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT 2nd International Symposium on MODELLING of PHYSIOLOGICAL FLOWS - MPF 2005 March 31 - April 2, 2005 Hotel do Mar, Sesimbra, PORTUGAL URL: http://www.math.ist.utl.pt/~mpf2005/ MPF 2005 is the 2nd Symposium of the HaeMOdel EU projet. The 1st International Symposium on Modelling of Physiological Flows took place in September 1-3, 2003 at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (Switzerland). MPF 2005 is co-sponsored by CEMAT/IST and Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia (FCT). The aim of the 2nd International Symposium on Modelling of Physiological Flows is twofold: to gather researchers in various branches of Applied Mathematics and Computational Fluid Dynamics with special focus on bio-flows; to present recent advances and promote scientific discussions on this challenging multidisciplinary field. As in many other fields of applied sciences, mathematical and numerical models are about to play an increasing role in biology and medicine. In particular, the mathematical and numerical investigation of physiological flows, is destined to represent one of the major mathematical challenges of the next decades. The Symposium will have a broad scope and will include among others the following topics: - Mathematical analysis and numerical simulation of flow in large arteries. - Mathematical modelling of biochemical transport and activation. - Multiscale models for the cardiovascular system. - Non-Newtonian models for blood rheology. - Respiratory flows. *Invited Talks* will be given by the following experts: D. Chapelle (INRIA, Rocquencourt, France). A. Corno (Alder Hey Royal Children Hospital, Liverpool, England, UK). P. Deuflhard (Inst. fur Mathematik II, Freie Universitat Berlin, Germany). R. D. Kamm (Biological Engineering Division, MIT, USA). B. Maury (Lab. J.L.Lions, Univ.Paris VI, Paris, France). K. Perktold (TUG, Graz, Austria). *Keynote Lectures* by HaeMOdel members and collaborators include: D. Doorly (Imperial College, London, UK). L. Formaggia (MOX, Politecnico di Milano, Italy). J.-F. Gerbeau (INRIA, Rocquencourt, France). C. Prud'homme (EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland). A. M. Robertson (Univ. of Pittsburgh, School Eng., Pittsburgh, USA). A. Sequeira (IST, Lisbon, Portugal). A limited number of *Contributed Talks* related to the Symposium topics (about 20 minutes) will be accepted for presentation. IMPORTANT DATE!!: February 21, 2005 - Registration Deadline. For more information please check out the Symposium web page at http://www.math.ist.utl.pt/~mpf2005/ or contact one of the *Local Organizers* Teresa Abreu (secretary): Dep. of Math. and CEMAT/IST, Lisbon, Portugal, Joao Janela: Dep. of Mathematics-ISEG and CEMAT/IST, Lisbon, Portugal, Adelia Sequeira (chairman): Dep. of Math. and CEMAT/IST, Lisbon, Portugal, through the email: mpf2005@math.ist.utl.pt We look forward to meeting you in Portugal. ------ Subject: Research Associate Positions at UNSW, Sydney From: Rob Womersley Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 09:25:22 +1100 (EST) Applications are invited for five Research Associate positions in the School of Mathematics at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. The successful applicants will work on one of the following projects funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC). Applicants with proven teaching abilities may seek a variant of the position in which 25% of the appointment is considered as a regular academic appointment funded by the School. 1. Symmetries in analysis, Professor Tony Dooley. 2. Australian climate extremes and predictability in a changing CO2 world: the unique role of the Southern Hemisphere extratropical ocean-atmosphere, Associate Professor Matthew England, Dr Scott Power and Professor D Karoly. 3. Market model of implied volatility, Dr Ben Goldys and Associate Professor Robert Womersley. 4. Statistical methods for flow cytometric data, Professor Matt Wand and Dr Inge Koch. 5. On the geometry of liquid crystals and biological membranes, Associate Professor Wolfgang Schief and Professor Colin Rogers. See http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/employment/11020508.htm for more details on the positions. ------ Subject: Postdoctoral Position at McMaster University From: Bartosz Protas Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2005 07:57:48 -0500 POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS An opening for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship is anticipated in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at McMaster University. This industry-funded position will involve the integration of Optimization Theory and Computational Fluid Dynamics in order to develop computational strategies for optimization of multi-physics fluid systems. Apart from substantial experience in scientific computing, an ideal candidate would also be expected to have a background in Optimization / Control Theory and Computational / Theoretical Fluid Dynamics. McMaster University offers a stimulating interdisciplinary environment, whereas the living and working conditions in Canada are excellent. McMaster University is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. Pending approval of funding, the start date of the position will be July 1, 2005 and the anticipated duration of the position will be two years at an annual salary of $40,000CAD. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Bartosz Protas at the address indicated below. We will begin to review applications on March 15, 2005, however, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Bartosz Protas, Ph.D. SHARCNET Chair in Scientific Computation Department of Mathematics & Statistics McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA L8S 4K1 Phone: +1 (905) 525 9140 ext. 24116 Fax: +1 (905) 522 0935 Email: bprotas@mcmaster.ca URL: www.math.mcmaster.ca/~bprotas ------ Subject: Staff Position at Epson Palo Alto Laboratory From: Jiun-der Yu Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2005 11:36:19 -0800 CFD Scientist: Description: Epson Palo Alto Laboratory is seeking a research scientist to join the device modeling group to develop CFD codes for multi-phase fluid simulations. The general responsibility includes the modeling of physics (moving surface, droplet evaporation, solid deposit, and so on), development of CFD algorithms, and code implementation. The successful candidate will work on interesting projects related to Epson's world-famous ink jet technology and collaborate with people in top-tier universities. The developed simulation code will be used in the design of Epson products. Qualification: A Ph.D. in applied mathematics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields. Strong background in fluid mechanics, numerical methods, and applied mathematics is a must. People with modeling/simulation experiences on multi-phase flows and droplet evaporation are especially encouraged to apply. To apply: Please send a complete CV (including a list of publication and at least three people for reference), transcripts, and a copy of his/her best technical paper to Dr. J.-D. Yu Epson 3145 Porter Drive, Ste 104 Palo Alto, CA 94304-1224 Fax: (650)843-9106 Email: yu.jiunder@erd.epson.com ------ Subject: Faculty Positions at University of Crete From: Thodoros Katsaounis Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 18:59:53 +0200 The Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Crete, Greece, currently undergoing rapid expansion, is interested in identifying potential candidates for faculty positions in the following areas: Mathematical Biology, Mathematical Theory of Materials, Applied Analysis, Computational Mathematics, Mathematical Economics, Applications of Mathematics to Computer Science. Potential candidates should have a doctoral degree and be actively involved in research with a strong mathematical component in one of the above areas; they should be citizens of the European Union and proficient in Greek. Interested individuals are encouraged to send a curriculum vitae to: Secretariat Department of Applied Mathematics, University of Crete, Heraklion 71409, Crete, GREECE, and to regularly check www.tem.uoc.gr for announcements of new faculty openings. ------ Subject: New book on continuous-time stochastic processes and applications From: Regina Gorenshteyn Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2005 10:13:09 -0500 An Introduction to Continuous-Time Stochastic Processes Theory, Models, and Applications to Finance, Biology, and Medicine Vincenzo Capasso, University of Milan, Milan, Italy David Bakstein, University of Milan, Milan, Italy December 2004 / 343 pp. / 13 illus. / Hardcover / $79.95 ISBN: 0-8176-3234-4 / Birkhaeuser Series - Modeling and Simulation in Science, Engineering and Technology Table of Contents: Preface * Part I. The Theory of Stochastic Processes * Fundamentals of Probability * Stochastic Processes * The It? Integral * Stochastic Differential Equations * Part II. The Applications of Stochastic Processes * Applications to Finance and Insurance * Applications to Biology and Medicine * Part III. Appendices * A. Measure and Integration * B. Convergence of Probability Measures on Metric Spaces * C. Maximum Principles of Elliptic and Parabolic Operators * D. Stability of Ordinary Differential Equations * References For ordering information, please visit: http://www.springeronline.com/sgw/cda/frontpage/0,11855,4-40109-22-34723835-0,00.html ------ Subject: New book on dynamics and bifurcation of patterns From: Juliana Oprea Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2005 16:32:44 -0700 World Scientific Series on Nonlinear Science, Series B - Vol. 12 DYNAMICS AND BIFURCATION OF PATTERNS IN DISSIPATIVE SYSTEMS edited by Gerhard Dangelmayr (Colorado State University, USA) & Iuliana Oprea (Colorado State University, USA & University of Bucharest, Romania) http://www.worldscibooks.com/chaos/5613.html Understanding the spontaneous formation and dynamics of spatiotemporal patterns in dissipative nonequilibrium systems is one of the major challenges in nonlinear science. This collection of expository papers and advanced research articles, written by leading experts, provides an overview of the state of the art. The topics include new approaches to the mathematical characterization of spatiotemporal complexity, with special emphasis on the role of symmetry, as well as analysis and experiments of patterns in a remarkable variety of applied fields such as magnetoconvection, liquid crystals, granular media, Faraday waves, multiscale biological patterns, visual hallucinations, and biological pacemakers. The unitary presentations, guiding the reader from basic fundamental concepts to the most recent research results on each of the themes, make the book suitable for a wide audience. Contents: Instabilities, Bifurcation, and the Role of Symmetry: Symmetry and Pattern Formation in the Visual Cortex (M Golubitsky et al.) Validity of the Ginzburg-Landau Approximation in Pattern Forming Systems with Time Periodic Forcing (N Breindl et al.) Pattern Formation on a Sphere (P C Matthews) Convergence Properties of Fourier Mode Representations of Quasipatterns (A M Rucklidge) Localized Patterns, Waves, and Weak Turbulence: Phase Diffusion and Weak Turbulence (J Lega) Pattern Formation and Parametric Resonance (D Armbruster & T-C Jo) Rogue Waves and the Benjamin-Feir Instability (C M Schober) Modelling and Characterization of Spatio-Temporal Complexity: A Finite-Dimensional Mechanism Responsible for Bursts in Fluid Mechanics (E Knobloch) Biological Lattice Gas Models (M S Alber et al.) Characterizations of Far from Equilibrium Structures Using Their Contours (G Nathan and G H Gunaratne) Internal Dynamics of Intermittency (R Sturman & P Ashwin) and other articles Readership: Graduate students in nonlinear applied mathematics and theoretical physics, as well specialists interested in pattern formation and nonlinear instabilities. 404pp Pub. date: Nov 2004 ISBN 981-238-946-6 US $58 / GBP 35 ------ Subject: Contents, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, 201:1-2 From: cdmailer@elsevier.co.uk Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2005 16:43:40 GMT For more information about this journal visit: http://www.elsevier.com/locate/physd High-order shock-capturing methods for modeling dynamics of the solar atmosphere S. Bryson, A. Kosovichev, D. Levy pp 1-26 Vanishing twist in the Hamiltonian Hopf bifurcation H.R. Dullin, A.V. Ivanov pp 27-44 Planar Skyrmions: vibrational modes and dynamics B.M.A.G. Piette, R.S. Ward pp 45-55 Concentration of magnetic energy in magnetohydrodynamic flows M. Nunez pp 56-64 Existence and stability of breathers in lattices of weakly coupled two-dimensional near-integrable Hamiltonian oscillators V. Koukouloyannis, S. Ichtiaroglou pp 65-82 Dynamics of nearly inviscid Faraday waves in almost circular containers M. Higuera, E. Knobloch, J.M. Vega pp 83-120 Joint statistics of amplitudes and phases in wave turbulence Y. Choi, Y.V. Lvov, S. Nazarenko pp 121-149 Analysis and generic properties of gene regulatory networks with graded response functions E. Plahte, S. Kjoglum pp 150-176 A comparison of one-dimensional traveling waves in inverse and normal fluidized beds M.A. Howley, B.J. Glasser pp 177-198 Counting eigenvalues via the Krein signature in infinite-dimensional Hamiltonian systems T. Kapitula, P.G. Kevrekidis, B. Sandstede pp 199-201 ------ From: Communications in Math Sciences Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2005 07:49:17 -0600 (CST) Subject: Contents, Communications in Mathematical Sciences, 3:1 Communications in Mathematical Sciences (CMS) Vol 3, No.1, 2005 to be published in March 2004 Abstract is available at www.math.wisc.edu/~jcms full articles will be available at www.intlpress.com/CMS * Carsten Hartmann and Christof Schuette A Geometric Approach to Constrained Molecular Dynamics and Free Energy * Paul A. Milewski Three-Dimensional Localized Solitary Gravity-Capillary Waves * I. Fatkullin and V. Slastikov A Note on the Onsager Model of Nematic Phase Transitions * Hong Zhou and Greg Forest A Numerical Study of Unsteady, Thermal, Glass Fiber Drawing Processes * Jack Xin and Yingyong Qi An Invertible Discrete Auditory Transform * Weizhu Bao, Hanquan Wang and Peter A. Markowich Ground, symmetric and central vortex states in rotating Bose-Einstein condensates