A new generation of fractals: theory, computation, and applications particularly to digital imaging. The project develops the mathematical and algorithmic foundations of superfractals and applies these results to a number of different areas, including in particular, digital imaging. For example, the ``third generation'' of mobile communications (3G), combines wireless mobile technology with high data transmission capacities. Currently the requirement for extensive bandwidth is a problem for e ....A new generation of fractals: theory, computation, and applications particularly to digital imaging. The project develops the mathematical and algorithmic foundations of superfractals and applies these results to a number of different areas, including in particular, digital imaging. For example, the ``third generation'' of mobile communications (3G), combines wireless mobile technology with high data transmission capacities. Currently the requirement for extensive bandwidth is a problem for efficient use. Superfractals and the associated colouring algorithm could be used to develop a new system to produce synthetic content for wireless devices that would require only low bandwidth.Read moreRead less
Novel geometric invariants. Quantum theory is the language of fundamental physics, it describes the small scale structure of matter and possibly space-time. Sophisticated models in condensed matter physics and string theory have exposed geometric and topological structure as basic building blocks of the theory. Issues thrown up by quantum theory are very similar to, and have provided techniques to solve, problems in the geometry of three and four dimensional manifolds. Exciting two way exchanges ....Novel geometric invariants. Quantum theory is the language of fundamental physics, it describes the small scale structure of matter and possibly space-time. Sophisticated models in condensed matter physics and string theory have exposed geometric and topological structure as basic building blocks of the theory. Issues thrown up by quantum theory are very similar to, and have provided techniques to solve, problems in the geometry of three and four dimensional manifolds. Exciting two way exchanges of methods, problems and solutions have emerged. This project aims to settle fundamental questions in the interaction between these two fields.Read moreRead less
Special Research Initiatives - Grant ID: SR0354466
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$20,000.00
Summary
Mathematics in Contemporary Science. The Mathematics in Contemporary Science Research Network brings contemporary methods of non-linear analysis and differential equations, geometric reasoning and relevant algebraic and topological ideas to enrich six application areas in modern science: Complex Systems, Computer Vision, Optimal Transportation, Nanotechnology, Physics and Shortest Networks. MiCS will develop both the mathematics and the application areas in parallel. It will focus on postgradu ....Mathematics in Contemporary Science. The Mathematics in Contemporary Science Research Network brings contemporary methods of non-linear analysis and differential equations, geometric reasoning and relevant algebraic and topological ideas to enrich six application areas in modern science: Complex Systems, Computer Vision, Optimal Transportation, Nanotechnology, Physics and Shortest Networks. MiCS will develop both the mathematics and the application areas in parallel. It will focus on postgraduate training through workshops, summer schools and web based resources and build long-term international collaborations with EU networks and NSERC, NSF and EPSRC institutes as well as bringing together academic and industry leaders.Read moreRead less
Asymptotic Geometric Analysis and Learning Theory. Learning Theory is used in various real-world applications in diverse research areas, ranging from Biology (e.g. DNA sequencing) to Information Sciences. Therefore, having a deep understanding of fundamental questions in Learning Theory, and in particular, pin-pointing the parameters that make a learning problem hard would have a significant practical impact. This projects aims to achieve this goal, and in addition, we expect it would have a hig ....Asymptotic Geometric Analysis and Learning Theory. Learning Theory is used in various real-world applications in diverse research areas, ranging from Biology (e.g. DNA sequencing) to Information Sciences. Therefore, having a deep understanding of fundamental questions in Learning Theory, and in particular, pin-pointing the parameters that make a learning problem hard would have a significant practical impact. This projects aims to achieve this goal, and in addition, we expect it would have a high theoretical value, as the questions we shall address are of independent interest to pure mathematicians.
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Global properties of evolution on manifolds. The aim is to analyze global properties of solutions of parabolic equations on manifolds and in particular the equations associated with a family of Hormander fields.
HARMONIC ANALYSIS AND BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS FOR ELLIPTIC SYSTEMS. It is of the utmost necessity for Australia to develop the theoretical
expertise needed in the current era. The type of mathematics under
investigation here is closely allied to that needed in much of the
current boom in communication technology and medical research. The
training which would be provided to the research associates is
considerable, and would flow on to produce the expertise needed to
keep the coming gen ....HARMONIC ANALYSIS AND BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS FOR ELLIPTIC SYSTEMS. It is of the utmost necessity for Australia to develop the theoretical
expertise needed in the current era. The type of mathematics under
investigation here is closely allied to that needed in much of the
current boom in communication technology and medical research. The
training which would be provided to the research associates is
considerable, and would flow on to produce the expertise needed to
keep the coming generation involved in modern technological development. I will maintain my large collaborative effort with
leading mathematicians from the US, France and other countries, thus
helping to keep Australia at the forefront of a significant field of
research.Read moreRead less
HARMONIC ANALYSIS OF ELLIPTIC SYSTEMS ON RIEMANNIAN MANIFOLDS. It is of the utmost necessity for Australia to develop the theoretical expertise needed in the current era. The type of mathematics under investigation here is closely allied to that needed in much of the current boom in communication technology and medical research. The training which would be provided to the research associates is considerable, and would flow on to produce the expertise needed to keep the coming generation invol ....HARMONIC ANALYSIS OF ELLIPTIC SYSTEMS ON RIEMANNIAN MANIFOLDS. It is of the utmost necessity for Australia to develop the theoretical expertise needed in the current era. The type of mathematics under investigation here is closely allied to that needed in much of the current boom in communication technology and medical research. The training which would be provided to the research associates is considerable, and would flow on to produce the expertise needed to keep the coming generation involved in modern technological development. I will maintain my active collaborative effort with leading mathematicians from the US, France and other countries, thus helping to keep Australia at the forefront of a significant field of research.Read moreRead less
Propagation of singularities for the Schrodinger equation. The time-dependent Schrodinger equation governs the evolution of quantum particles. In this project we aim to use new techniques from mathematical scattering theory to analyse solutions of the Schrodinger equation and obtain sharp bounds on their singularities. Controlling such singularities will allow us to deduce quantitative bounds on the number of eigenvalues in certain situations, and provide new techniques for studying nonlinear Sc ....Propagation of singularities for the Schrodinger equation. The time-dependent Schrodinger equation governs the evolution of quantum particles. In this project we aim to use new techniques from mathematical scattering theory to analyse solutions of the Schrodinger equation and obtain sharp bounds on their singularities. Controlling such singularities will allow us to deduce quantitative bounds on the number of eigenvalues in certain situations, and provide new techniques for studying nonlinear Schrodinger equations. Read moreRead less
HARMONIC ANALYSIS, BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS, AND MAXWELL'S EQUATIONS IN LIPSCHITZ DOMAINS. Boundary value problems for partial differential equations arise naturally when physical problems are expressed in mathematical terms. This project concerns the systematic development of the harmonic analysis of partial differential operators, and of the corresponding boundary integrals in order to solve such problems on irregular regions. Particular emphasis is given to studying the behaviour of electrom ....HARMONIC ANALYSIS, BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS, AND MAXWELL'S EQUATIONS IN LIPSCHITZ DOMAINS. Boundary value problems for partial differential equations arise naturally when physical problems are expressed in mathematical terms. This project concerns the systematic development of the harmonic analysis of partial differential operators, and of the corresponding boundary integrals in order to solve such problems on irregular regions. Particular emphasis is given to studying the behaviour of electromagnetic waves both inside and outside irregularly shaped surfaces, and their propagation through it.Read moreRead less
Modular Index Theory. This project capitilises on Australian advances in mathematics, particularly noncommutative geometry. It will maintain and extend Australia's prominence in this subject, providing excellent opportunities for young researchers via the research networks this project will establish. Being at the interface of ideas in mathematics and physics, there is potential for future technological spin offs for Australia.