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From: Daniel Szyld <szyld@euclid.math.temple.edu>
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 15:54:21 -0400
Subject: Funds Available to Attend NLA Meeting in Czech Republic
Student and Recent Ph.D. Paper Competition for the
Conference on Computational Linear Algebra with Applications
August 4-10, 2002, Milovy, Czech Republic
Funds are available from NSF (U.S.) to cover the expenses of a few
graduate students or recent Ph.D. recipients from U.S. institutions
to attend and present a paper at the Conference on Computational
Linear Algebra with Applications, to be held on August 4-10, 2002,
in Milovy, Czech Republic. More established researchers can also
apply for limited funds.
The meeting will concentrate on computational methods, namely on
methods of numerical linear algebra, their (parallel) implementations
and applications. Milovy is a small village located in the
Bohemian-Moravian Highlands (Central part of the Czech Republic) at about
100 kilometers (65 miles) from Prague. A full announcement can be found
at the following web address: http://www.uivt.cas.cz/~milovy
To participate in the competition, please send an extended abstract (or
a full paper if available) of a proposed talk, a vita indicating date
of (obtained or expected) degree, and at least one letter of recommendation
to Daniel B. Szyld, Department of Mathematics, 1805 N Broad Street,
Temple University (038-16), Philadelphia PA 19122-6094, or
electronically to szyld@math.temple.edu, to be received by April 29,
2002. Please indicate if your institution can contribute a portion of
your expenses and the amount. The selection will be made by the following
members of the organizing committee: Michele Benzi (Emory University),
Roland Freund (Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill), Anne Greenbaum (University
of Washington), and Daniel Szyld (Temple University).
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From: Yair Censor <yair@math2.haifa.ac.il>
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 08:40:55 +0200 (IST)
Subject: Operations Research in Radiation Oncology
Dear Colleagues,
Professor Allen Holder has recently initiated a data base for researchers
who apply Operations Research techniques to problems in Radiation
Oncology.
The site can be found at:
http://www.trinity.edu/aholder/HealthApp/oncology/
The site is a depository of technical reports, it contains relevant
links, a list of researchers active in this field and a news section.
If you have not already done so, please help our research community by
visiting this page and adding your name and email to the People Page.
There are researchers around the world working on related problems, and
our detachment has made it difficult for us to develop a community. The
purpose of this web site is to make it possible for us, and newcomers, to
be aware of the research that is being undertaken. If you know of people
that are interested, please direct them to this web page as well.
A small bibliography of earlier literature has been posted on the site and
the site is looking for bib files that can be merged with it. The
idea is to build a data base of the earlier literature. If you have
citations that you would like to list in this bibliography, please send
them directly to Professor Holder to:
Allen Holder, Univ. of Miss., School of Business Administration,
University, MS 38677, USA.
Office: Holman Hall, 220A, Phone: (662) 915-6730, Fax: (662) 915-5087
aholder@trinity.edu, aholder@olemiss.edu,
URL:http://www.trinity.edu/aholder
Best regards,
Professor Yair Censor
Department of Mathematics
University of Haifa
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From: Shaun Forth <S.A.Forth@rmcs.cranfield.ac.uk>
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 14:21:59 +0100
Subject: MSc Courses at Cranfield University, RMCS Shrivenham
The Applied Mathematics and Operational Research Group of Cranfield
University, RMCS Shrivenham runs a suite of taught MSc courses in
Scientific Computation, Defence Simulation & Modelling and Military
Operational Research. The MSc courses comprise 8 modules (core +
options) + individual project and provide opportunities for modelling
and simulation of specific systems and practical experience with
relevant computer software.
Scientific Computation is aimed at those interested in developing numerical
software for applications in science and engineering and includes modules on
Fortran 95, Computational Methods for ODEs and PDEs, Computer Graphics,
Intelligent Systems and Optimisation.
A small number of funded places will be available for the full-time courses.
For further details, contact
Applied Mathematics & Operational Research Group, Cranfield University,
RMCS
Shrivenham, Swindon SN6 8LA.
Tel: 01793 785316
E-mail: amor@rmcs.cranfield.ac.uk
URL: http://rmcs.cranfield.ac.uk/amorg/
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From: Sabine Van Huffel <Sabine.VanHuffel@esat.kuleuven.ac.be>
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 16:01:29 +0200
Subject: New Book, Total Least Squares and Errors-in-Variables Modeling
I am happy to announce the publication of our new book on TLS and
errors-in-variables modeling, entitled:
Total Least Squares and Errors-in-Variables Modeling:
Analysis, Algorithms and Applications
edited by Sabine Van Huffel and Philippe Lemmerling
Dept. of Electrical Engineering,
Katholieke Universiteit,
Leuven-Heverlee, Belgium
In response to a growing interest in Total Least Squares (TLS) and
Errors-In-Variables (EIV) modeling by researchers and practitioners,
well-known experts from several disciplines were invited to prepare an
overview paper and present it at the third international workshop on TLS
and EIV modeling held in Leuven, Belgium, August 27-29, 2001. These
invited papers, representing two-thirds of the book, together with a
selection of other presented contributions yield a complete overview of
the main scientific achievements since 1996 in TLS and Errors-In-Variables
modeling. In this way, the book nicely completes two earlier books on TLS
(SIAM 1991 and 1997). Not only computational issues, but also statistical,
numerical, algebraic properties are described, as well as many new
generalizations and applications. Being aware of the growing interest
in these techniques, it is a strong belief that this book will aid and
stimulate users to apply the new techniques and models correctly to their
own practical problems.
PUBLISHER: Kluwer Academic Publishers
Dordrecht, The Netherlands
Hardbound, ISBN 1-4020-0476-1
February 2002 , 408 pp.
EUR 119.00 / USD 109.00 / GBP 75.00
See http://www.wkap.nl/prod/b/1-4020-0476-1 for more details.
Sabine Van Huffel
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From: Lynn Riley <Lynn@akpeters.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:14:01 -0400
Subject: Two New Books, Computer Arithmetic and Geometric Modeling
Computer Arithmetic Algorithms, Second Edition
Israel Koren
A K Peters, Ltd., 2002
ISBN1-56881-160-8
http://www.akpeters.com
This text explains the fundamental principles of algorithms available for
performing arithmetic operations on digital computers, independent on a
particular technology employed for their implementation. Numerical
examples illustrate the working of the algorithms presented and explain the
concepts behind the algorithms without relying on gate diagrams. This new
edition includes sections on floating-point adders, floating-point
exceptions, general carry-look-ahead adders, prefix adders, Ling adders,
and fused multiply-add units and new algorithms and implementations have
been added to almost all chapters.
Geometric Modeling With Splines
Elaine Cohen, Richard F. Riesenfeld, Gershon Elber
A K Peters, Ltd., 2001
ISBN1-56881-137-3
http://www.akpeters.com
Written by researchers who have helped found and shape the field, this book
is a definitive introduction to geometric modeling. The authors present
all of the necessary techniques for curve and surface representations in
computer-aided modeling with a focus on how the techniques are used in
design. They achieve a balance between mathematical rigor and broad
applicability.
A K Peters, Ltd.
63 South Ave., Natick, MA 01760 U.S.A.
phone: 508.655.9933 fax: 508.655.5847
www.akpeters.com
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From: Russell Standish <R.Standish@unsw.edu.au>
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 13:25:31 +1000
Subject: Conference in Sydney on Artificial Life
Artificial Life VIII: 2nd Call for Papers
UNSW, Sydney, Australia, 9th-13th December, 2002
Deadline for submissions: 6th May 2002
http://alife8.alife.org
Artificial life is an interdisciplinary scientific and engineering
enterprise investigating the fundamental properties of living systems
through the simulation and synthesis of life-like processes in
artificial media. The Artificial Life VIII conference will showcase
the best current work in this area of research and highlight promising
new avenues of investigation. It continues a successful series of
international conferences started in 1987 by Chris Langton.
All authors of contributed papers are strongly encouraged to explain
how their work sheds light on the fundamental properties of living
systems. In addition, authors should take note of the list of
fundamental open problems in artificial generated after a special
roundtable discussion at the previous Artificial Life conference
(Bedau et al., "Open problems in artificial life", Artificial Life _6_
(2000): 363-376). Authors are encouraged either to link their work to
one of the problems listed there, or to identify another important
open problem that their work addresses. Papers are welcome in (but not
limited to) the following topic areas:
* Origin of life, self-organization, self-replication
* Development and differentiation
* Evolutionary and adaptive dynamics
* Robots and autonomous agents
* Communication, cooperation and collective behavior
* ALife simulation and synthesis tools and methodologies
* Applications of ALife technologies
* Philosophical, ethical, social, and cultural implications
Full information about conference paper format and submission
procedures is available through the conference web site.
In addition to a variety of social and cultural events taking
advantage of the venue in Sydney, the Conference will include a series
of workshops and tutorials for special interest groups. An Artificial
Life VIII Workshop Proceedings will be published at the
Conference. Anyone interested in organizing or participating in a
workshop or tutorial should contact the Workshops and Tutorials Chair:
Dr. Hussein Abbass (abbass@cs.adfa.edu.au).
See you in Sydney,
Russell Standish
Conference Chair
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From: Victor Ganzha <ganzha@informatik.tu-muenchen.de>
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 10:39:39 +0200 (MEST)
Subject: Conference in Crimea on Computer Algebra in Scientific Computing
Dear Colleagues,
We would like to call Your attention to the new date of this year's
CASC conference which will be held in Big Yalta, Crimea,
Ukraine. Please note, that the date will be shifted from August 22-26 to
September 22 - 27, 2002.
The 5th International Workshop
on Computer Algebra in Scientific Computing
CASC-2002
September 22 - 27, 2002
Big Yalta, Crimea, Ukraine
http://wwwmayr.in.tum.de/CASC2002
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From: Elias Lipitakis <eal@aueb.gr>
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 16:37:23 +0300 (EET DST)
Subject: Conference in Athens on Computer Mathematics and its Applications
FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT - CALL FOR PAPERS
THE SIXTH HELLENIC- EUROPEAN RESEARCH ON
COMPUTER MATHEMATICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS CONFERENCE
HERCMA 2003 CONFERENCE
Athens, 25-27 September 2003
The 6th Hellenic European Research on Computer Mathematics & its
Applications (HERCMA) Conference will be held in the Athens University of
Economics & Business (AUEB) on September 25-27, 2003, in Athens, Greece.
This biennial Conference is following the success of the HERMIS and HERCMA
Conference series, which has been held respectively in 1992-94-96-98-2001 in
Athens. The HERCMA 2003 Conference is jointly organised by the Department of
Informatics of AUEB and the Research Group for Advanced Computational
Mathematics & Parallel Processing. The main theme within the Conference will
be Computer Mathematics and its Applications and special emphasis will be
given to Computational Mathematics, High Performance Computing, Operational
Research and Statistics, Mathematics in Economics and Industry.
Conference Chairman:
Professor Elias A. Lipitakis, Department of Informatics, AUEB, Director of
the Research Group for Advanced Computational Mathematics and Parallel
Processing (RG-ACMPP).
Schedule:
Updated information about HERCMA 2003 may be retrieved from our web site at
http://www.aueb.gr/conferences/hercma2003/
Conference Secretariat:
For further information please write to:
HERCMA Secretariat
Department of Informatics
Athens University of Economics and Business
76 Patission Street, Athens 10434, Greece
Phone: +(3 010)- 8203 187
Fax: +(3 010)-8203 187 / 8226 204 / 8676 265
E-mail us to: eal@aueb.gr, hercma@aueb.gr, pek@aueb.gr,
or look at the HERCMA home page at Web:
http://www.aueb.gr/conferences/hercma2003/
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From: Ken Jackson <krj@cs.toronto.edu>
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 10:56:42 -0400
Subject: IMACS Workshop in Toronto on Adaptive Methods for PDEs
Second Announcement and Call for Papers
IMACS WORKSHOP ON ADAPTIVE METHODS FOR PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
6-9 AUGUST 2002
The Fields Institute, Toronto
This is a follow-up to my earlier NA Digest message of 17 Feb 2002.
The deadline for submitting abstracts for this workshop is 30 April 2002.
If you are interested in submitting an abstract, but can't meet this
deadline, please contact Prof. Benqi Guo at the address given below.
Also, if you plan to attend the workshop, please register through the
workshop webpage:
http://www.fields.utoronto.ca./programs/scientific/01-02/numerical/adaptive/
OBJECTIVE
Adaptive methods for partial differential equations (PDEs) are the most
effective computational approach for a large class of PDEs that arise
in many important applications in science and engineering. This area
has grown steadily during the past two decades. This workshop will
bring together leading researchers from around the world to address
both theoretical and computational aspects of adaptive methods for PDEs
and to foster stronger collaboration between mathematicians, engineers
and scientists.
TOPICS
* A posterior error estimation
* Adaptive H-p refinement
* Adaptivity with complex geometry
* Implementation of adaptive codes
* Moving mesh techniques and applications
* Adaptive spectral methods
* Nonlinear analysis
* Adaptive modeling
* Applications of adaptive methods
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
* Paul Fisher, Argonne National Laboratories, U.S.A
* Joseph E. Flaherty, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, U.S.A.
* Benqi Guo, University of Manitoba, Canada (Co-Chairman)
* Kenneth R. Jackson, University of Toronto, Canada (Co-Chairman)
* Robert D. Russell, Simon Fraser University, Canada
INVITED SPEAKERS
* Mark Ainsworth, Strathclyde University, Scotland
* Ivo Babuska, University of Texas at Austin, U.S.A.
* Martin Berzins, University of Leeds, U.K.
* Anne Bourlioux, University of Montreal, Canada
* Bernardo Cockburn, University of Minnesota, U.S.A.
* Leszek Demkowicz, University of of Texas at Austin, U.S.A.
* Oleg Vassilyev, University of Missouri, U.S.A.
* Jinchao Xu, Penn State University, U.S.A.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Authors are kindly requested to submit their abstracts via e-mail in
plain LaTeX (or plain AMS Tex) to:
Prof. Benqi Guo
Mathematics Department, University of Manitoba
Email: guo@cc.umanitoba.ca
Fax: 204 - 474 7611
For more details about the workshop, please see our webpage
http://www.fields.utoronto.ca./programs/scientific/01-02/numerical/adaptive/
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From: Stephen Wilson <caas57@maths.strath.ac.uk>
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 16:04:27 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Postdoctoral Position at University of Strathclyde
Department of Mathematics
University of Strathclyde
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Applications are invited for a three-year EPSRC funded post
in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Strathclyde
to work on the development and analysis of a mathematical model
for flow boiling in capillaries. The project is joint with the
Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford
and will involve a close collaboration with the ongoing
programme of experimental work there. You should have a
Doctorate in Applied Mathematics or Engineering and a lively
interest in the formulation and analysis of mathematical
models for ``real world'' problems. No specific background
in boiling phenomena is required.
Applications, quoting reference R24/02, with a full CV
giving names and addresses of two academic referees (and copies
of any relevant publications if possible) should be sent to
Dr S. K. Wilson at the address below.
The closing date for applications is 26th April.
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From: George Anastassiou <anastasg@msci.memphis.edu>
Date: Tue, 09 Apr 2002 09:35:33 -0500
Subject: Contents, Journal of Computational Analysis and Applications
JoCAAA Vol.4,no.2,2002
Table of Contents
1)"Vibrations of elastic strings:Mathematical aspects,Part One",
by L.A.Medeiros,J.Limaco and S.B.Menezes........91
2)"A class of iterative algorithms and solvability of nonlinear
variational inequalities involving multivalued mappings",by Ram U.Verma
.....129
3)"On the convergence of Newton-Like methods based on M-Frechet
differentiable operators and applications in radiative transfer"'
by Ioannis K.Argyros.............................141
4)"Another Gruss type inequality for sequences of vectors in normed
linear spaces and applications",by S.S.Dragomir....155
Book Reviews
5)George A.Anastassiou and Sorin G.Gal monograph "Approximation Theory.
Moduli of continuity and global smoothness preservation",
reviewer Heinz H.Gonska...........................173
6)N.Limnios and G.Oprisan monograph "Semi-Markov Processes and
Reliability",reviewer George A Anastassiou........175
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From: Hans Schneider <hans@math.wisc.edu>
Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 22:30:37 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Contents, Linear Algebra and its Applications
Linear Algebra and its Applications Volume 347, Issues 1-3, Pages 1-293
(15 May 2002)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/issue/5653-2002-996529998-300344
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Decomposition of matrices into commutators of involutions, Pages 1-7
Baodong Zheng
A conjecture on the second largest eigenvalue of a tree with perfect matchings
Pages 9-15
Ji-Ming Guo and Shang-Wang Tan
The distance matrix eigensystem of an equally spaced row of points
Pages 17-58
Kenneth W. Holladay
Parameter depending state space descriptions of index-2-matrix polynomials
Pages 59-80
Martin Bracke, Sven Feldmann and Dieter Pratzel-Wolters
On tangent spaces and external flats to Grassmannians of lines over finite
fields
Pages 81-89
Antonio Cossidente and Alessandro Siciliano
A characterization of commutators of idempotents
Pages 91-99
Roman Drnovek, Heydar Radjavi and Peter Rosenthal
An application of the Grobner basis in computation for the minimal polynomials
and inverses of block circulant matrices
Pages 101-114
Shenggui Zhang, Zhaolin Jiang and Sanyang Liu
Orthogonality of matrices
Pages 115-122
Chi-Kwong Li and Hans Schneider
A sharp upper bound on the largest eigenvalue of the Laplacian matrix of a
graph
Pages 123-129
Jin-Long Shu, Yuan Hong and Kai Wen-Ren
Signed frames and Hadamard products of Gram matrices
Pages 131-157
Irine Peng and Shayne Waldron
An analysis of completely-positive trace-preserving maps
Pages 159-187
Mary Beth Ruskai, Stanislaw Szarek and Elisabeth Werner
On g-inverses of a bordered matrix: revisited
Pages 189-204
Musheng Wei and Wenbin Guo
Point equation of the boundary of the numerical range of a matrix polynomial
Pages 205-217
Mao-Ting Chien, Hiroshi Nakazato and Panayiotis Psarrakos
Birkhoff's theorem and convex hulls of Coxeter groups
Pages 219-231
Nicholas McCarthy, David Ogilvie, Ilya Spitkovsky and Nahum Zobin
Generalizations of the field of values useful in the study of polynomial
functions of a matrix
Pages 233-249
Anne Greenbaum
Spectral distribution of generalized Kac-Murdock-Szego matrices
Pages 251-273
William F. Trench
Automorphisms of tiled orders
Pages 275-282
Jeremy Haefner and Christopher J. Pappacena
Multiplicative mappings of operator algebras
Pages 283-291
Fangyan Lu
Author index, Page 293
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