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From: Venkat V S S Sastry <sastry@rmcs.cranfield.ac.uk>
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 94 13:13 BST
Subject: Test Polynomials
Dear Colleagues,
I would be very grateful to hear of any references to papers
or software repositories pointing to a collection of test polynomials.
I have one reference ( Henrici and Watkins (1965), Comm. ACM, pp. 570 - 574 )
which lists a collection of test polynomials. The collection is NOT
exhaustive ( I Think! ) and would like to know of any recent entries.
Thank you in anticipation.
Dr. Venkat V S S Sastry,
Applied Mathematics and Operational Research Group,
Royal Military College of Science,
Shrivenham, Wilts.,
SN6 8LA, U.K.
Tel: + 44 (0)793 785315
Fax: + 44 (0)793 782179
Email: sastry@uk.ac.cran.rmcs (JANET)
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From: Richard Brankin <brankin@cygnus.math.smu.edu>
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 1994 08:04:23 -0600 (CST)
Subject: RKSUITE
Dear colleagues,
RKSUITE, f77 software for initial value problems in ODEs, has been made
available on netlib for over two years. Recently, a corresponding full f90
implementation of the software has also been made available on netlib
(in the ode/rksuite directory). We would be grateful to receive any and
all comments on either the f77 or f90 versions of RKSUITE.
As the authors, we are considering what enhancements we might include
in a second release of the f77 version of RKSUITE and have recently
conducted an electronic survey of users who have downloaded RKSUITE. If
you haven't received the survey or have not answered the survey we would
be grateful to receive any input you may have.
Enhancements currently under consideration include
- an interpolant for the 7(8) pair
- treatment of complex dependent variables (already available in the
f90 version)
- inclusion of a "g-stop" facility (event location)
- more examples
Please forward your responses to >>> richard@nag.co.uk <<<
R. Brankin, NAG Ltd.
I. Gladwell, Dept of Math, SMU, Dallas
L. Shampine, Dept of Math, SMU, Dallas
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From: Valerie Fraysse <Valerie.Fraysse@cerfacs.fr>
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 1994 16:32:40 +0100
Subject: Perturbation Bounds for the Hessenberg factorization
I would like to know where, in the literature, I could
find perturbation bounds for the Hessenberg
factorization of a matrix A = Q H Q^* (i.e., given a
perturbation $\Delta A$ on A, bounds for the resulting
perturbation on Q and H).
G. W. Stewart (1993) established already similar bounds for
the LU, the Cholesky and the QR factorizations, but so far
I read nothing about the Hessenberg factorization.
Any clue is welcome! Many thanks for your help,
Valerie Fraysse.
CERFACS Tel: (33) 61 19 30 18
Parallel Algorithms Team Fax: (33) 61 19 30 00
42 av. G. Coriolis Email: fraysse@cerfacs.fr
31057 Toulouse Cedex, France
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From: Owe Axelsson <axelsson@sci.kun.nl>
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 1994 18:08:12 GMT
Subject: New Book on Iterative Solution Methods
New book available
ITERATIVE SOLUTION METHODS
Cambridge University Press, 1994
Author: O. Axelsson
654 pages
ISBN 0-521-44524-8 hardback
List price (Europe) \pounds 50.
The first seven chapters and appendix A and B can be used as a
textbook for a master-class course in numerical linear algebra. It
presents also some basic theory in linear algebra. There is an
abundance of exercises, some of which presenting additional methods
in a self-programmed style.
The remaining six chapters present recent results in iterative
solution methods and can be used in a more advanced course. It can
also be useful for research- or application-oriented students and
scientists.
CONTENTS
1. Direct solution methods
2. Theory of Matrix Eigenvalues
3. Positive Definite Matrices, Schur Complements and General Eigenvalue
Problems
4. Reducible and Irreducible Matrices and the Perron-Frobenius Theory for
Nonnegative Matrices
6. M-Matrices, Convergent Splittings and the SOR Method
7. Incomplete Factorization Preconditioning Methods
8. Approximate Matrix Inverses and Corresponding Preconditioning Methods
9. Block Diagonal and Schur Complement Preconditionings
10. Estimates of Eigenvalues and Condition Numbers for Preconditioning
Matrices
11. Conjugate Gradient and Lanczos-Type Methods
12. Generalized Conjugate Gradient Methods
13. The Rate of Convergence of the Conjugate Gradient Method
Appendices:
A Matrix Norms, Inherent Errors and Computation of Eigenvalues
B Chebyshev Polynomials
C Some Inequalities for Functions of Matrices
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From: Jack Dongarra <dongarra@cs.utk.edu>
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 1994 17:54:48 -0500
Subject: New Book Available on PVM
New book available on PVM from MIT Press and on the Internet
PVM: Parallel Virtual Machine
A Users' Guide and Tutorial for Network Parallel Computing
by Al Geist, Adam Beguelin, Jack Dongarra, Weicheng Jiang,
Robert Manchek, and Vaidy Sunderam
Written by the team that developed the software, this tutorial is the
definitive resource for scientists, engineers, and other computer users
who want to use PVM to increase the flexibility and power of their
high-performance computing resources. PVM introduces distributed
computing, discusses where and how to get the PVM software, provides an
overview of PVM and a tutorial on setting up and running existing
programs, and introduces basic programming techniques (e.g. putting PVM
in existing code. There are program examples and details on how PVM
works on UNIX and multiprocessor systems, advanced topics (portability,
debugging, improving performance) and troubleshooting.
PVM (Parallel Virtual Machine) is a software package that enables the
computer user to define and allow a networked heterogeneous collection of
serial, parallel, and vector computers to function as one large computer.
It can be used as stand-alone software or as a foundation for other
heterogeneous network software. PVM may be configured to contain various
machine architectures, including sequential processors, vector
processors, and multicomputers, and it can be ported to new computer
architectures that may emerge.
See http://www-mitpress.mit.edu/mitp/recent-books/comp/geist.html
for more information.
This book is also available in postscript and html forms over the Internet.
To retrieve the postscript version of the book you can use one of
the following methods:
o) anonymous ftp
ftp netlib2.cs.utk.edu
cd pvm3/book
get pvm-book.ps
quit
o) from any machine on the Internet type:
rcp anon@netlib2.cs.utk.edu:pvm3/book/pvm-book.ps pvm-book.ps
o) sending email to netlib@ornl.gov and in the message type:
send pvm-book.ps from pvm3/book
o) use Xnetlib and click ``library", click ``pvm3", click ``book",
click ``pvm3/pvm-book.ps", click ``download", click ``Get Files Now".
(Xnetlib is an X-window interface to the netlib software
based on a client-server model. The software can
be found in netlib, ``send index from xnetlib'').
To view the html version of the book use the URL:
http://www.netlib.org/pvm3/book/pvm-book.html
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From: Nick Trefethen <lnt@cs.cornell.edu>
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 94 10:32:24 -0500
Subject: Upstate NY NA Day
2ND ANNUAL UPSTATE NUMERICAL ANALYSIS DAY
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Tuesday, 29 November 1994
(final announcement)
On Tuesday, 29 November, the Cornell Computer Science Department
and the Cornell Theory Center will host an informal get-together
for numerical analysts, as we did last year at about this time.
The speakers and titles are as follows:
KEVIN BURRAGE, University of Queensland,
"Solving large-scale systems of ordinary differential
equations in parallel"
ANITA MAYO, IBM TJ Watson Research Laboratory,
"Rapid computation of integrals in potential theory with
application to magnetics and electrodeposition"
LARS WAHLBIN, Cornell University,
"Superconvergence in finite element methods"
ANNE GREENBAUM, Courant Institute and Cornell University,
"The Lanczos and conjugate gradient algorithms in finite
precision arithmetic"
JEFF BAGGETT, Cornell University,
"How does $\|\exp(tA)\|$ behave as $t\to\infty$?"
YUYING LI, Cornell University,
"Image enhancement using an affine scaling method"
NICK TREFETHEN, Cornell University
"Large growth factors in Gaussian elimination"
MARY ANN BRANCH, Cornell University,
"Using trust region ideas in large-scale bound-constrained
optimization"
LESLIE GREENGARD, Courant Institute,
"On the numerical solution of the heat equation in
unbounded domains"
There will be a social event in the evening. If you're in the
area, or feel like visiting the area, please come! Please
contact me for a copy of the schedule or if you need hotel or
other information.
Nick Trefethen
LNT@cs.cornell.edu
(607) 255-4222
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From: Taketomo MITSUI <mitsui@torii.nuie.nagoya-u.ac.jp>
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 94 12:00:17 JST
Subject: International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
I U T A M (INTERNATIONAL UNION OF THEORETICAL AND APPLIED MECHANICS)
19th INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF THEORETICAL AND APPLIED MECHANICS
KYOTO, JAPAN, AUGUST 25 - 31 1996
Kyoto International Conference Hall
First Announcement
GENERAL INFORMATION
The 19th International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
will be held from August 25 to 31, 1996 at Kyoto International
Conference Hall, Kyoto, Japan.
The Congress (ICTAM Kyoto 1996) is organized under the auspices of the
International Union of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (IUTAM) by
invitation of the Japan National Committee of Theoretical and Applied
Mechanics, with the sponsorship of the Science Council of Japan and the
support of other academic and public institutions.
The Chairman of the Local Executive Committee (LXC) is Professor
Tomomasa Tatsumi and the Secretary General is Professor Eiichi Watanabe.
All correspondence related to scientific matters should be sent to the
following address:
Professor Eiichi Watanabe
Secretary General, ICTAM 1996
Department of Civil Engineering
Kyoto University
Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-01, JAPAN
Telephone: +81-75-753-5079
Fax: +81-75-752-5296
E-mail: ictam@strsun1.kuciv.kyoto-u.ac.jp
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
The scientific program of the Congress will consist of General (Opening
and Closing) Lectures, Invited Sectional Lectures, six Mini-symposia on
special topics, and Contributed Papers presented in Lecture Sessions or
in Seminar Presentation Sessions.
Opening Lecturer T. Kobori (Japan)
Closing Lecturer Sir James Lighthill (UK)
Sectional Lecturers
G.D. Cheng (P.R. China), D. Crighton (UK), M.J. Crochet (Belgium),
P. Huerre (France), D. Krajcinovic (USA), P.F. Linden (UK),
G. Milton (USA), R. Narasimha (India), S. Nemat-Nasser (USA),
M.P. Paioussis (Canada), H. Petryk (Poland), F. Pfeiffer (Germany),
A. Pouquet (France), B.A. Schrefler (Italy), P. Wright (USA)
Mini-symposia
Six topics have been selected for special emphasis in Mini-symposia.
Titles and co-chairmen are:
Vorticity dynamics and turbulence
R.M. Kerr (USA) & S. Kida (Japan)
Non-Newtonian fluid flow
K. Walters (UK) & R.A. Brown (USA)
Aero- and hydroacoustics
J.E. Ffowcs-Williams (UK) & A. Prosperetti (USA)
Mechanics of heterogeneous and composite solids
G.A. Maugin (France) & V. Tamuzs (Latvia)
Solid mechanics in manufacturing
D.B. Bogy (USA) & T. Inoue (Japan)
Structural optimization
M.P. Bendsoe (Denmark) & R.T. Haftka (USA)
FURTHER INFORMATION AND MAILING LIST
Further details and registration forms for the Congress, hotels, and
tours will be given in the Second Announcement which will be
distributed in October 1995.
Prospective participants who wish to receive the Second Announcement
should contact the Secretary of the LXC.
------------------------------
From: S. Margenov <IMACS95%BGEARN.BITNET@utkvm1.utk.edu>
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 94 14:29:02 BG
Subject: IMACS Symposium on Iterative Methods
SECOND IMACS INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ITERATIVE
METHODS IN LINEAR ALGEBRA
June 17-20, 1995, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
ORGANIZED by IMACS and CICT-BAS
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE:
Owe Axelsson Iain Duff David Kincaid
Randolph E. Bank Richard E. Ewing Yousef Saad
Robert Beauwens Roland Freund Bernard Philippe
Tony F. Chan Krassimir Georgiev Henk van der Vorst
Francoise Chatelin Apostolos Hadjidimos Junping Wang
Ivan T. Dimov Sven Hammarling Ragnar Winther
Stefka Dimova Piet Hemker David H. Wood
Jack Dongarra Michail Kaschiev Oleg Iliev
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
Svetozar Margenov CICT at BAS, Sofia, Bulgaria
Panayot Vassilevski CICT at BAS, Sofia, Bulgaria
Conference Secretary:
Tanya Kostova IM at BAS, Sofia, Bulgaria
CALENDAR:
Deadline for submission of full papers: January 31, 1995
Notification of acceptance of full papers: March 31, 1995
GENERAL INFORMATION:
o The symposium will be held from June 17 till June 20, 1995
o The symposium will take place at Blagoevgrad.
o The symposium language will be English.
o The registration fee will be equivalent to US $ 300.
The registration fee will provide for the participants the Symposium
printed materials including the Proceedings, the organized transpor-
tation from/to Sofia - Blagoevgrad, welcome party and farewell dinner,
and excursion to the Rila Monastery.
o The accommodation including full board will be organized at the
Conference Center at a price in the range of approximately US$ 140.00
(for the four days of the meeting).
SPECIAL SESSIONS:
o "The influence of high non-normality on the reliability of iterative
methods in Computational Linear Algebra", organized by Francoise
Chatin-Chatelin and Valerie Fraysse
o "Krylov-subspace methods for nonsymmetric and indefinite linear systems",
organized by Roland Freund
o "Iterative Monte Carlo methods", by Ivan T. Dimov
o "Robust preconditioners" or "Industrial problems", organized by Yousef
Saad
o "Parallel algorithms for Krylov Spaces" organized by Bernard Phillippe
o "Preconditioning techniques and their parallel implementation"
organized by Robert Beauwens
CONFERENCE ADDRESS:
Panayot S. Vassilevski
Second IMACS International Symposium on
Iterative Methods in Linear Algebra
Center of Informatics and Computer Technology
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
"Acad. G. Bontchev"` street, block 25A
1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
E-mail : imacs95@bgearn.bitnet
or
panayot@bgearn.bitnet
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From: Applied Computer Algebra <aca@math.unm.edu>
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 94 14:34:07 MST
Subject: Applied Computer Algebra Meeting
FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
IMACS Conference on Applications of Computer Algebra
May, 16-20, 1995
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Conference Rationale:
In the past several years there has been a dramatic increase in the use
of computer algebra in engineering, science, and education. The
computer-algebra research community has made significant progress in
developing applicable algorithms, particularly in the areas of ordinary
and partial differential equations and systems of algebraic equations.
There are now textbooks for many engineering, science and mathematics
courses that use a computer algebra approach. This international
conference will bring together these diverse groups for an exchange
of their latest ideas.
Topics included:
o Solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations,
including symmetry methods.
o The use of symbolic techniques for numerical computations.
o Applications of Grobner basis algorithms.
o The use of quantifier elimination algorithms to solve problems
in engineering.
o The use of computer algebra in education, including precollege,
college, and graduate education.
o Application of computer algebra to problems in engineering
and science.
The conference will be run in the standard IMACS format where
individuals are invited to organize a special session. Requests
for proposals for special session will also be issued.
For more detailed information, please refer to the WWW (mosaic) page with URL:
http://math.unm.edu/aca.html
This information is also available by anonymous FTP:
ftp math.unm.edu
Name: anonymous
Password: <your email address>
cd pub/aca
ls
get <any file you want, for example, long_description.txt>
You can also send email to:
aca@math.unm.edu
As a last resort, FAX:
1-505-277-5505
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From: J. Gottlieb <GN27@IBM3090.RZ.UNI-KARLSRUHE.DE>
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 94 10:47
Subject: Workshop on Parameter Identification
Workshop on
Parameter Identification and Inverse Problems in
Hydrology, Geology and Ecology
Karlsruhe (Germany)
April 10-12, 1995
The workshop is the second meeting of the working group Applied Mathematics
in Geo- and Ecology (AMiGo). The aim of this workshop is bringing
mathematicians and applicants together. The first part of the workshop
is intended to present modern mathematical tools for nonlinear inverse
problems in form of review contributions. The second part is devoted
to applications and case studies.
Program commitee: J. Gottlieb (Karlsruhe), M. Hanke (Karlsruhe),
B. Hofmann (Chemnitz), U. Hornung (Munich),
W. Kinzelbach (Heidelberg), P. Knabner (Erlangen).
Those interested in attending should contact
jgottlieb@ ibm3090.rz.uni-karlsruhe.de
Johannes Gottlieb
Institute of Soil Mechanics and Rock Mechanics
Karlsruhe University
D- 76049 Karlsruhe
phone: [49]-721-6083279
fax: [49]-721-696096
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From: Natalia Alexandrov <natalia@tab00.larc.nasa.gov>
Date: Wed, 9 Nov 1994 17:18:42 -0500
Subject: Workshop on Multidisciplinary Design Optimization
ICASE/LaRC WORKSHOP ON MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGN OPTIMIZATION
March 13-16, 1995
Holiday Inn Hampton-Coliseum Hotel and Conference Center
Hampton, Virginia
We are pleased to announce that the Institute for Computer Applications
in Science and Engineering (ICASE) and NASA Langley Research Center
(LaRC) will conduct a Workshop on Multidisciplinary Design Optimization
(MDO) on March 13-16 (Monday through Thursday noon) at the Holiday Inn
in Hampton, Virginia.
The purpose of the workshop is to bring together scientists and
engineers working in the area, in order to assess the state-of-the-art
in MDO, to identify practical and theoretical needs and opportunities,
to investigate present and future research directions, and to engage the
participants in discussions about the MDO issues. Lecture topics will
include overviews, applications, MDO formulations and methods,
optimization methods, incorporation of large-scale simulations into
the MDO framework, industry perspective.
Between twenty-five and thirty invited lectures, each lasting forty-five
minutes, are planned over a three-and-a-half day period.
The workshop will conduct two forums for software: a panel, in which the
participants will express their "wish-list" of software tools, and a poster
session, in which the producers of software will have an opportunity to
acquaint the MDO researchers with their products. If you plan to attend
and have software you wish to present, please indicate this on the form
enclosed below.
The workshop proceedings will be published and titled "Multidisciplinary
Design Optimization: State-of-the-Art".
Partial list of invited speakers
(full list to follow in the near future):
Dr. Natalia Alexandrov NASA Langley Research Center
Prof. Jasbir S. Arora University of Iowa
Prof. Richard Balling Brigham Young University
Dr. James A. Bennett General Motors Research Laboratories
Mr. Robert Braun NASA Langley Research Center
Prof. John A. Burns Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State Univ
Prof. George S. Dulikravich Pennsylvania State University
Mr. Peter Finnigan General Electric Company
Prof. Gary A. Gabriele Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Prof. Bernard Grossman Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State Univ
Prof. Raphael T. Haftka VPI & SU / University of Florida
Dr. Srinivas Kodiyalam General Electric Corporate R&D Center
Prof. Ilan Kroo Stanford University
Dr. R. Michael Lewis Positron Corporation
Prof. Eli Livne University of Washington
Dr. Perry Newman NASA Langley Research Center
Prof. Panos Y. Papalambros University of Michigan
Prof. Anthony T. Patera MIT
Dr. Jaroslaw Sobieski NASA Langley Research Center
Prof. Shlomo Ta'asan Carnegie-Mellon University
Dr. I. Bhieng Tjoa Dynamic Matrix Control Corporation
Dr. August Verhoff McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company
Prof. Mark Wiesner Rice University
In order to preserve an atmosphere conducive to interaction, attendance
will be limited to about a hundred participants. There will be a
registration fee which is still undecided. If you wish to attend or
would like further information, please fill in the attached form and
e-mail or FAX to Emily Todd (e-mail: emily@icase.edu; FAX: 804-864-6134)
by January 1, 1995.
Questions about the program or proceedings may be directed to Natalia
Alexandrov by e-mail at natalia@tab00.larc.nasa.gov or by telephone at
804-864-7059.
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From: Igor Shimansky <igors@math.umbc.edu>
Date: Wed, 9 Nov 1994 14:31:33 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Optimization of Finite Element Approximations
Optimization of Finite Element Approximations
O F E A '95
International Conference
June 22--29, 1995
St.-Petersburg, Russia
This is a call from St.-Petersburg for finite element people all
over the world to come to our city and our universities to exchange
information on many problems related to the finite element analysis.
We expect the conference will also attract researchers, engineers
and computer scientists from industry who apply the recent
techniques from the above fields. We definitely hope that the time
spent at the conference will be useful and, besides, pleasant due to
the historical places of St.Petersburg and its famous white nights.
Scientific Committee
G. Astrakhantcev, Russia L. Petukhov, Russia
I.M. Babuska, USA L. Pozniak, Russia
M. Bernardou, France S. Prossdorf, Germany
A. Borovkov, Russia V. Rivkind, Russia
J. Brilla, Slovakia L. Rukhovetz, Russia
Ph.G.Ciarlet, France V. Ryabenkii, Russia
Yu. Demjanovich, Russia B. Samokich, Russia
M. Dryja, Poland V. Shaidurov, Russia
W. Hackbusch, Germany E. Stein, Germany
C. Johnson, Sweden G. Strang, USA
M. Jung, Germany G. Vainikko, Estonia
V. Korneev, Russia P. Vassilevski, Bulgaria
M. Krizek, Czechia W. Wendland, Germany
U. Langer, Austria J.R. Whiteman, U.K.
R. Lasarov, Bulgaria O. Widlund, USA
P. Neittaanmaki, Findland M. Zlamal, Czechia
L. Oganesian, Russia
Organizing Committee
A. Borovkov, Russia L. Oganesian, Russia
Yu. Demjanovich, Russia L. Petukhov, Russia
(co-chairman) L. Pozniak, Russia
M. Jung, Germany S. Repin, Russia
V. Korneev, Russia S. Voitenko, Russia
(co-chairman) W. Wendland, Germany
U. Langer, Austria J.R. Whiteman, U.K.
Principal Topics of the Conference
* error estimations, superconvergence and adaptivity
* fast solvers, preconditioning, hierarhical bases
multilevel techniques, domain decomposition methods
* p- and h-p-versions of finite element methods
* parallelization of finite element algorithms
* boundary element methods
* method of difference potentials
* approximations on the manifolds
* splines and wavelets
* finite element methods for complicated problems
of mathematical physics
* applications of finite element methods
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission, minisymposia or exhibition
proposals: December 31, 1994
Notification of acceptance:January 31, 1995
Deadline for early registration: March 15, 1995
Organizing Committee Addresses
Yuri Demjanovich, Vadim Korneev
St.-Petersburg State University
Bibliotechnaya sq. 2,
St.-Petersburg, 198904, Russia
Phone: +7 (812) 428-73-19, 428-41-97
Fax: +7 (812) 428-70-39
E-mail: num@niimm.spb.su, ydemj@math.lgu.spb.su
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From: Jie Shen <shen_j@math.psu.edu>
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 1994 12:08:11 -0500
Subject: Date Change for Workshop on Inertial Manifolds
Date Change Announcement
Workshop on inertial manifolds, approximate inertial
manifolds and related numerical algorithms
will be held
June 19-22, 1995 in Xian, China
(instead of the previously announced June 6-10, 1995)
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE: Shui-Nee Chow (Georgia Tech), Ciprian Foias
(Indiana), David Gottlieb (Brown), Daqian Li (Fudan), Kaitai Li (Xi'an),
Jacque-Louis Lions (Chair: College de France), Jie Shen (Penn State),
Roger Temam (Cochair: Indiana), Shing-Tung Yau (Harvard).
PROGRAM: This workshop aims to bring together leading researchers
to discuss recent and prospective advances in this field.
We anticipate having about 20 invited lectures and a small number of
selected contributed lectures. Potential contributors should submit,
no later than Feb. 1, 1995, an abstract of one page to:
Jie Shen Kaitai Li
Department of Mathematics Research Center for Applied Math
Penn State University Xi'an Jiaotong University
University Park, PA 16802, USA Xi'an 710049, China
Email: shen_j@math.psu.edu
------------------------------
From: Esmond Ng <esmond@msr.EPM.ORNL.GOV>
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 94 15:12:08 EST
Subject: Householder Fellowship in Scientific Computing at ORNL
HOUSEHOLDER FELLOWSHIP IN SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING
OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY
The Mathematical Sciences Section of Oak Ridge National Laboratory
invites outstanding candidates to apply for the 1995 Alston S.
Householder Fellowship in Scientific Computing.
Alston S. Householder was the organizer and founding Director of the
Mathematics Division (precursor of the current Mathematical Sciences
Section) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). In recognition of
the seminal research contributions of Dr. Householder to the fields of
numerical analysis and scientific computing, a distinguished
postdoctoral fellowship program has been established at ORNL and named
in his honor. The Householder Fellowship is supported by the Office of
Scientific Computing of the U.S. Department of Energy.
The purposes of the Householder Fellowship are to promote innovative
research in scientific computing on advanced computer architectures and
to facilitate technology transfer from the laboratory research
environment to industry and academia through advanced training of new
computational scientists. The Householder Fellowship is a one year
appointment that is renewable for a second year. Benefits of the
Fellowship include a competitive salary, fringe benefits, travel
opportunities, access to state-of-the-art computational facilities
(including both parallel architectures and high-performance personal
workstations), and collaborative research opportunities in very active
research programs in advanced scientific computing and computational
sciences. Competition for the appointment is open to U.S. citizens and
permanent residents. Applicants should have completed a doctoral
degree in computer science, mathematics, or statistics within three
years prior to the appointment and have a strong background and
research interest in large-scale scientific computing.
ORNL's Mathematical Sciences Section has research programs in design of
numerical algorithms and development of software for advanced computer
architectures, computational techniques and tools for solving grand
challenge problems, heterogeneous distributed computing, performance
evaluation of parallel computers and programs, mathematical modeling of
environmental problems and their solution on advanced computer
architectures, and computational statistics and biostatistics. The
Householder Fellow is expected to participate in existing projects
consistent with the research interests of the selected Fellow.
Applicants should send a resume, statement of research goals, and three
letters of recommendation to Kyle Johnson, PhD Employment, Oak Ridge
National Laboratory, P.O. Box 2008, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6216, marked
ATTN: Householder Fellowship. The deadline for applying is January 13,
1995. Finalists will be invited to visit ORNL in February 1995, and
the selection committee's decision on the winning candidate will be
announced in March 1995. The fellowship will commence in 1995.
For further information, contact Michael R. Leuze by phone at
615-574-3125 or by electronic mail at leuze@msr.epm.ornl.gov.
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer.
------------------------------
From: Evalyn Kelly <Evelyn.Kelly@newcastle.ac.uk>
Date: Tue, 08 Nov 94 10:08:27 GMT
Subject: Chair in Engineering Mathematics at Newcastle upon Tyne
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
CHAIR OF ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
Applications are invited for the vacant Chair of Engineering
Mathematics in the Department of Engineering Mathematics.
Applicants should have a strong research reputation, a successful
record in attracting research funding and must be able to
demonstrate productive collaborative links with industry and/or
other research establishments. The successful candidate will be
capable of providing leadership in research and teaching and
must, on appointment, be prepared to take on the headship of the
Department. The Department is grouped for research assessment
exercise purposes with Applied Mathematics. The group obtained a
3B* rating in 1992, and is seeking to develop its research
profile further. The Department offers MSc/Diploma courses in
Engineering Mathematics and in Quality Engineering, and teaching
is also provided for a wide range of undergraduate and
postgraduate taught courses in other departments.
Salary will be at an appropriate point in the Professorial salary
range.
Further particulars may be obtained from Miss J.M. Kidd, Deputy
Registrar, The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, 6 Kensington
Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU with whom applications,
giving the names and addresses of three referees, should be
lodged not later than 16 December 1994.
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From: Stanly Steinberg <stanly@math.unm.edu>
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 94 14:03:02 MST
Subject: Positions Available at SciComp Inc.
Development/Programming Positions Available at SciComp Inc.
SciComp Inc., a new software company located in Austin, Texas, has several
openings involving knowledge-based program transformation for scientific
computing applications. The project is to extend a prototype software
system. It involves the development of high-level languages to specify
mathematical modeling programs and their interfaces to visualization and
numerical libraries, and a transformational system to implement the
specifications. The prototype is written in Mathematica.
We are looking for several high-energy individuals. An appropriate degree
for these positions would be an MS (or PhD) in computer science, but
technical background, interest, and willingness to work on the necessary
tasks are equally important ingredients. Relevant experience should
include some subset of the following: knowledge-based or object-oriented
programming, program transformation, compiler techniques, mathematical
modeling, scientific computing, implementation of numerical PDE programs,
and parallel and distributed computing. Mathematica programming experience
is desirable but not required.
Direct resumes and inquires to:
Dr. Elaine Kant
SciComp Inc.
7600 Valley Dale Drive
Austin, TX 78731-1236
email: kant@scicomp.com
voice: 512-346-4455
fax: 512-338-1914
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From: Markus Hegland <marcus@thrain.anu.edu.au>
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 1994 09:26:00 +1100
Subject: Positions at Australian National University
THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
CENTRE FOR MATHEMATICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW (ACADEMIC LEVEL A)/
RESEARCH FELLOW (ACADEMIC LEVEL B)
Applications are invited for appointment to one or more positions at the
level of Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Fellow in the Mathematics research
programs of the School. Currently these programs embrace the following
areas: Algebra (Finite group theory, computing in groups, representation
theory, algebraic and Lie groups), Analysis and geometry (Functional
analysis and operator theory, complex analysis, nonlinear partial
differential equations and geometric applications, numerical methods and
relativity theory).
Appointments will be made for periods of up to three years and may be
extended. The initial level of appointment, depending on the candidate's
experience and qualifications, will lie within the following salary ranges:
Postdoctoral Fellow [Level A] $36,795-$39,495 p.a.
Research Fellow [Level B] $41,574-$49,370 p.a.
Assistance with relocation expenses will also be provided.
Part-time appointment may be available as well as extended visiting
appointment during a period of leave of absence from a home institution.
Applications addressing the selection criteria and including a current
curriculum vitae, list of publications and the names of at least three
academic referees should be submitted in duplicate to the Secretary of the
University. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible but no
later than 13 January 1995. Email addresses and/or fax numbers should be
provided for referees so that appointment procedures can be expedited.
Contact: For further information about the position, please contact
Professor D W Robinson, Telephone (06) 249 2897, Fax (06) 249 5549, E-mail:
Jane.James@anu.edu.au
Further particulars, which include selection criteria, is available from
the Delia Ritherdon, Dean's Office, SMS, Telephone (06) 249 2957, Fax (06)
249 0759, E-mail:
Delia.Ritherdon@anu.edu.au
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From: Lisette de Pillis <depillis@math.hmc.edu>
Date: Wed, 9 Nov 94 14:38:12 "PST
Subject: Positions at Harvey Mudd College
Senior Position in Applied Mathematics
Harvey Mudd College
Department of Mathematics
The department invites qualified candidates who can provide leadership in
applied mathematics to apply for a senior position, which will begin July 1,
1995.
The successful candidate will be eligible for appointment to the rank of
associate or full professor, and is expected to assume a term as
department chair in the near future. The anticipated hiring of several new
faculty members over the next five years will give the successful candidate
a unique opportunity to have a strong hand in shaping the department.
Applicants should have an earned doctorate or equivalent, strong
administrative skills, an established record in research, and a commitment
to excellence in teaching, research, and other scholarly activities.
Candidates in all areas of applied mathematics will be considered. Salary
will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Harvey Mudd College is a small, highly selective, privately supported
institution with major programs in physics, chemistry, engineering,
mathematics, biology, and computer science. About one-third of incoming
students are National Merit Scholars. The curriculum emphasizes breadth
in science and engineering with a commitment to studies in the humanities
and social sciences. The program is rigorous and designed to prepare
students for industry as well as graduate study. Change magazine reports
that HMC was the first in the country in the percentage of its alumni who
earn Ph.D.s. The college has an enrollment of 630 and is associated with
four other undergraduate colleges and a graduate school in Claremont,
forming an academic community of about 5,000 students. Faculty at HMC
may also have an appointment to the graduate school faculty and can
advise doctoral students in research. HMC has 11 mathematics and five
computer science faculty and the Claremont Colleges combined have a total
of 48 mathematics and computer science faculty. The department has an
excellent network of both office and laboratory computer workstations.
Harvey Mudd College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Minority and women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Preference will be given to applications received by December 1, 1994.
Applicants should be prepared to have three letters of reference sent upon
request and send a curriculum vitae, a description of their research,
teaching, and administrative experience, to:
Professor Robert Borrelli
Search Committee Chair
Department of Mathematics
Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA 91711
Lisette de Pillis
Department of Mathematics
Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 621-8975
lisette_depillis@hmc.edu
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From: Mary Reece <Mary.Reece@brunel.ac.uk>
Date: Mon, 07 Nov 1994 15:16:13
Subject: Position Available at Brunel University
POSITION AVAILABLE
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY
BICOM, INSTITUTE OF COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS
RESEARCH FELLOW
Up to one year, Non-UK EU Citizen
FINITE ELEMENT MODELLING
A Research Fellowship is immediately available for up to one year in BICOM
for research into the finite element modelling of thermoforming processes
for the creation of container structures from thin polymeric sheets. The
work entails the extension of an existing finite element model for the
thermoforming of axisymmetric structures to nonaxisymmetric structures with
more complicated geometries. A dedicated SUN workstation is available for
the project.
The Research Fellow will need to be familiar with finite element modelling
of problems in continuum mechanics. Some knowledge of solid mechanics and
surface approximation, and familiarity with the SUN/UNIX environment would
be an advantage. Excellent programming skills are essential.
The position is financed from an EU Human Capital and Mobility Grant and is
available only to non-UK EU citizens. Interested persons should, as soon as
possible, contact
Professor J. R. Whiteman, Director
BICOM, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH, UK
Tel. -44-1895-203270
FAX -44-1895-203303
e-mail john.whiteman@brunel.ac.uk
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From: Owe Axelsson <axelsson@sci.kun.nl>
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 1994 18:04:20 +0100
Subject: Contents, Numerical Linear Algebra with Applications
CONTENTS
Numerical Linear Algebra with Applications
Volume 1, Issue 4, 1994
Local Refinement Techniques for Elliptic Problems on Cell-Centered
Grids, II: Optimal Order Two-Grid Iterative Methods
R. Ewing, R. Lazarov, P. Vassilevski
GMRESR: a Family of Nested GMRES Methods
H. Van der Vorst, C. Vuik
ILUT: a Dual Threshold Incomplete LU Factorization
Y. Saad
On the Use of Two QMR Algorithms for Solving Singular Systems
and Applications in Markov Chain Modeling
R. Freund, M. Hochbruck
On the Convergence Behavior of the Restarted GMRES Algorithm for
Solving Nonsymmetric Linear Systems
W. Joubert
CONTENTS
Numerical Linear Algebra with Applications
Volume 1, Issue 5, 1994
A Comparison of Some Domain Decomposition and ILU Preconditioned
Iterative Methods for Nonsymmetric Elliptic Problems
Xiao-Chuan Cai, W.D. Gropp, D.E. Keyes
A Dynamic version of the RIC Method
Y.Notay
Parallel Block Preconditioning Based on SSOR and MILU
T. Washio, K. Hayami
On the Roots of the Orthogonal Polynomials and Residual
Polynomials Associated with a Conjugate Gradient Method
Th. Manteuffel, J. Otto
CONTENTS
Numerical Linear Algebra with Applications
Volume 1, Issue 6, 1994
A Fast Minimal Residual Algorithm for Shifted Unitary Matrices
C. Jagels, L. Reichel
A Simpler GMRES
H. Walker, Lu Zhou
Eigenvalue Translation Based Preconditioners for the GMRES(k) Method
S.A.Kharchenko, A.Yu.Yeremin
On the Stability of the ILU-Decomposition for a Singular Perturbed
Problem, where the Coefficient Matrix is not an M-matrix
S.Sauter
A Parallel Version of the Preconditioned Conjugate Gradient
Method for Boundary Element Equations
M. Pester, S. Rjasanow
Backward Error, Sensitivity and Refinement of Computed Solutions
of Algebraic Riccati Equations
Ali R. Ghavimi, A.J. Laub
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