Centre for Mathematical and Statistical Modelling of Complex Systems. This Centre, formed by a group of high-profile researchers, brings expertise from linked but hitherto disparate areas together. It will place Australia at the forefront of research into complex systems.
The mission of the Centre is to stimulate research in mathematical and statistical modelling of complex systems and to encourage cross-fertilisation of ideas and techniques. The specific objectives are
- to formulate and ana ....Centre for Mathematical and Statistical Modelling of Complex Systems. This Centre, formed by a group of high-profile researchers, brings expertise from linked but hitherto disparate areas together. It will place Australia at the forefront of research into complex systems.
The mission of the Centre is to stimulate research in mathematical and statistical modelling of complex systems and to encourage cross-fertilisation of ideas and techniques. The specific objectives are
- to formulate and analyse mathematical and statistical models for natural and artificial complex systems,
- to use these models to develop an understanding of the behaviour of these systems
- to incorporate this understanding into strategies for management and control.Read moreRead less
Australian Centre for Quantum-Atom Optics. The Centre will combine pre-eminent Australian theoretical and experimental research groups in quantum and atom optics to create a powerful network to advance the rapidly developing field of Quantum-Atom Optics. We will exploit the quantum nature of multiple particle quantum states of atoms and photons including entangled light and Bose-Einstein condensates. The Centre will focus on fundamental research, but our long term goal is to underpin and develo ....Australian Centre for Quantum-Atom Optics. The Centre will combine pre-eminent Australian theoretical and experimental research groups in quantum and atom optics to create a powerful network to advance the rapidly developing field of Quantum-Atom Optics. We will exploit the quantum nature of multiple particle quantum states of atoms and photons including entangled light and Bose-Einstein condensates. The Centre will focus on fundamental research, but our long term goal is to underpin and develop the next generation quantum technology. We aim to build a quantum toolbox to enable applications such as the transfer and storage of information for photonics, and precision quantum control of atoms for enhanced atom interferometry.Read moreRead less
Interconnection Network Routing and Graph Symmetry. Efficient routing schemes are of fundamental importance to both
traditional and optical interconnection networks. To achieve high
performance it is recommended that the graph modelling the network be vertex-transitive, meaning that it looks the same viewed from any vertex. In this project we will conduct a systematic study of the routing problem for such networks. We will focus on the effect of vertex-transitivity and some other symmetry pro ....Interconnection Network Routing and Graph Symmetry. Efficient routing schemes are of fundamental importance to both
traditional and optical interconnection networks. To achieve high
performance it is recommended that the graph modelling the network be vertex-transitive, meaning that it looks the same viewed from any vertex. In this project we will conduct a systematic study of the routing problem for such networks. We will focus on the effect of vertex-transitivity and some other symmetry properties on the efficiency of routing schemes measured by the vertex- and edge-congestions, and the minimum number of wavelengths needed in optical networks.Read moreRead less
Channel Assignment in Cellular Communication Systems and Optical Networks. Due to the rapid growth in mobile communications, efficient management of the scarce radio spectrum has emerged as an important issue. To avoid interference various conditions need to be satisfied by channels assigned to the transmitters in a cellular communication network. This project targets optimal assignments under such constraints, and similar problems for optical networks. Its implementation will have potential app ....Channel Assignment in Cellular Communication Systems and Optical Networks. Due to the rapid growth in mobile communications, efficient management of the scarce radio spectrum has emerged as an important issue. To avoid interference various conditions need to be satisfied by channels assigned to the transmitters in a cellular communication network. This project targets optimal assignments under such constraints, and similar problems for optical networks. Its implementation will have potential applications in computer and telecommunication industries, and advance significantly our knowledge on relevant subjects of mathematics and operations research. Read moreRead less
Centre for Ultrahigh-bandwidth Devices for Optical Systems. The Centre, through a ground-breaking research program, will in the next five years invent and develop a set of revolutionary optical devices and will integrate these devices onto a photonic chip, for the use in the next generation of ultra-high bandwidth optical telecommunications systems. These systems will dramatically improve online services to the Australian community in key areas such as health, education and business connectivity ....Centre for Ultrahigh-bandwidth Devices for Optical Systems. The Centre, through a ground-breaking research program, will in the next five years invent and develop a set of revolutionary optical devices and will integrate these devices onto a photonic chip, for the use in the next generation of ultra-high bandwidth optical telecommunications systems. These systems will dramatically improve online services to the Australian community in key areas such as health, education and business connectivity. Australia's high tech industry will benefit from the commercialisation opportunities arising from the Centre's research, and also from the creation of a pool of highly skilled ICT professionals.Read moreRead less
Study of the ionospheric E region during disturbed geomagnetic conditions using stereoscopic HF radar observations. This project is expected to benefit Australia by: maintaining and expanding Australia's traditionally strong research positions in the field of space physics; conducting leading edge research in the rapidly expanding field of geomagnetic storm effects on technological systems; establishing bi-directional transfer of radar technology between Australia and international partners; pro ....Study of the ionospheric E region during disturbed geomagnetic conditions using stereoscopic HF radar observations. This project is expected to benefit Australia by: maintaining and expanding Australia's traditionally strong research positions in the field of space physics; conducting leading edge research in the rapidly expanding field of geomagnetic storm effects on technological systems; establishing bi-directional transfer of radar technology between Australia and international partners; providing unique training in space science and advanced data processing highly valued by industry, government and academia' potentially leading to significant improvements in performance and stability of satellite communication and positioning systems; and supporting Australia's critical infrastructure such as surveillance and power distribution networks.Read moreRead less
Plasma layers, waves and fountains: Probing the ionosphere with over-the-horizon radars. The ionised layers of the Earth’s upper atmosphere – the ionosphere - bend radio waves emitted by HF radio communication and radar surveillance systems allowing detection of targets beyond the horizon. This research will provide direct scientific support to this infrastructure including the $1.8B Australian coastal surveillance radars used to locate and track ships and planes in our region and radio communic ....Plasma layers, waves and fountains: Probing the ionosphere with over-the-horizon radars. The ionised layers of the Earth’s upper atmosphere – the ionosphere - bend radio waves emitted by HF radio communication and radar surveillance systems allowing detection of targets beyond the horizon. This research will provide direct scientific support to this infrastructure including the $1.8B Australian coastal surveillance radars used to locate and track ships and planes in our region and radio communication links used by military personnel and civilians living or travelling in Australia’s remote territories. This project will also provide training in areas highly relevant to our partners in government and defense, potentially improve efficiency of scientific and military radars, and thus contribute to improving national security.Read moreRead less
Queueing systems and their application to telecommunication systems and dams. The aim of this project is to investigate the behaviour of large queueing systems under critical load conditions and solve problems related to large telecommunication systems, information technologies and dams. The project will have significant economic and social benefits. It will lead to the solution of high priority problems of optimal control of water resources, as well as problems in design technology of high spee ....Queueing systems and their application to telecommunication systems and dams. The aim of this project is to investigate the behaviour of large queueing systems under critical load conditions and solve problems related to large telecommunication systems, information technologies and dams. The project will have significant economic and social benefits. It will lead to the solution of high priority problems of optimal control of water resources, as well as problems in design technology of high speed telecommunication networks. It will suggest new more profitable approaches to known problems such as effective bandwidth problem, analysis and design of computer networks, optimal control of dams, and anticipate not ordinary results and solutions. It will contribute to the mathematical culture in Australia and worldwide. Read moreRead less
Information Geometry and Compressive Sensing for Radar and Communications. Australia's vast distances, thin population and extensive sea approaches force us to place heavy reliance on telecommunications and the remote sensing that radar and other modalities can provide. This project will enchance capabilities in sensing to provide more reliable, robust and cost effective communications and surveillance over a wide area.
Innovation in photonic device imaging: The keystone for future technologies. Advances in the use of photonic technology in telecommunications and a range of industrial applications depend critically on a precise knowledge of the physical structure of the optical fibre or device. This project involves the development of a suite of precision imaging techniques for determining the structure of optical fibres and in-fibre devices such as gratings and its application to a range of important problems ....Innovation in photonic device imaging: The keystone for future technologies. Advances in the use of photonic technology in telecommunications and a range of industrial applications depend critically on a precise knowledge of the physical structure of the optical fibre or device. This project involves the development of a suite of precision imaging techniques for determining the structure of optical fibres and in-fibre devices such as gratings and its application to a range of important problems in optical fibre technology. This knowledge is central to the ability to optimise and improve fibre and device fabrication methods, laying the foundations for higher speed telecommunications and the production of novel photonic devices.Read moreRead less