NA Digest Sunday, September 2, 2001 Volume 01 : Issue 32

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The MathWorks, Inc.
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From: Brian Gough <bjg@network-theory.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2001 23:01:42 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Beta Release of GNU Scientific Library

A new beta release of the GNU Scientific Library (GSL) is available at,

http://sources.redhat.com/gsl/

The library includes a wide range of general-purpose routines for
numerical computing in C, and is free software under the GNU General
Public License. Comments and bug reports are welcome via the mailing
list gsl-discuss@sources.redhat.com.

Regards,
Brian Gough


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From: Marcin Paprzycki <marcin@a.cs.okstate.edu>
Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2001 17:05:20 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Change of Address for Marcin Paprzycki

I have moved to Oklahoma State University. Here is the updated info:

Marcin Paprzycki phone: 918-594-8545
Department of Computer Science or: 918-594-8276
Oklahoma State University
700 N. Greenwood Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74106, USA FAX: 918-594-8281
http://www.cs.okstate.edu/~marcin


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From: Karen Pao <kip@lanl.gov>
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 08:44:33 -0600
Subject: Change of Address for Karen Pao

Colleagues,

My new coordinates are

Karen Pao
Diagnostics Applications
Applied Physics Division
X-5 MS F663
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM 87545
kip@lanl.gov
(505) 667-6397


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From: Dietrich Braess <braess@num.ruhr-uni-bochum.de>
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 17:00:33 +0100 (NFT)
Subject: New Edition of Braess Book on Finite Elements

I am pleased to anounce the second English edition of my book

"Finite Elements. Theory, Fast Solvers
and Applications in Solid Mechanics".
Cambridge University Press 2001 (April)
ISBN: 0 521 01195 7

We will mention some new material from the 2001 edition.
"Solutions of selected problems" from this book are placed
on my web page. The series will be enlarged on request.
Hints to some updates and to misprints (if necessary) will be
given in due time also on my web page
"http://homepage.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/Dietrich.Braess/ftp.html"

The introduction of finite element spaces in Chapter II, Section 5
is now focused such that all the ingredients of the formal
definition at the end of this section are well motivated.
There are now more details of the interpolation operators of
Clement type.

The general considerations of saddle point problems in
Chapter III are augmented. The direct and converse theorems that are
related to Fortin interpolation are presented now under a common
aspect. Mixed methods are often connected with a softening of
the energy functional that is wanted in some applications for good
reasons. A different but equivalent variational formulation
that has become popular in solid mechanics, is easily understood.

In Chapter IV only the (already short) standard proof of the
Kantorowitch inequality has been replaced by a shorter one.
The monotonicity of the function t+(1/t) for t>1 and Young's inequality
are sufficient.

The multigrid theory requires less regularity assumptions
if convergence with respect to the energy norm is considered.
A quick introduction into that theory is now included,
and multigrid algorithms are also considered in the framework
of space decompositions.

Finite element computations in solid mechanics require often
appropriate elements in order to avoid an effect called "locking"
by engineers. From the mathematical point of view we have problems
with a small parameter. Methods for treating nearly incompressible
material serve as a model for positive results while negative results
are easily described for a more general framework.

Dietrich Braess


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From: T. E. Simos <tsimos@mail.ariadne-t.gr>
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2001 23:32:48 +0300
Subject: Journal of Computational Methods in Sciences and Engineering

Dear Colleague,

Copies free of charge are available of the first issue of the "Journal
of Computational Methods in Sciences and Engineering (JCMSE)", a newly
emerging interdisciplinary journal (see for more details the JCMSE's Web
Page: http://www.demon.co.uk/cambsci/jcmse.html).

Since a number of such copies is rather limited you are encouraged to
promptly order a free of charge sample of the first issue of JCMSE for
yourself, by simply sending an e-mail to the Publisher at:
cisp@cisp.demon.co.uk

Best regards,

Dr. T.E. Simos
Editor-in-Chief JCMSE


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From: Kai Helms <khe@mis.mpg.de>
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2001 14:18:06 +0200
Subject: Seminar in Leipzig on Multigrid

Dear colleagues,

I'm very pleased to announce the

18th GAMM-Seminar Leipzig on
Multigrid and related methods for optimization problems
January 24th to 26th.

Chairmanship: Wolfgang Hackbusch (Leipzig)
Michael Griebel (Bonn)
Location: Max-Planck-Institute
for Mathematics in the Sciences,
Leipzig, Germany.

The first fifteen GAMM-Seminars were held in 1984, 1986-1999 at
the Christian-Albrechts-University to Kiel under the title
Annual GAMM-Seminar Kiel.
Since 2000, the GAMM Seminars have taken place at the
Max-Planck-Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences in Leipzig,
Germany, under the title Annual GAMM Seminar Leipzig.

For more information please visit our website

http://www.mis.mpg.de/conferences/gamm/

With best regards, Kai Helms.


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From: Daniel Katz <Daniel.S.Katz@jpl.nasa.gov>
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2001 13:22:03 -0700
Subject: Conference in Newport Beach on Cluster Computing

IEEE CLUSTER 2001
The IEEE International Conference on Cluster Computing
Sutton Place Hotel, Newport Beach, California, USA
Oct. 8-11, 2001

Sponsored by: The IEEE Computer Society, through the Task Force on
Cluster Computing (TFCC: http://www.ieeetfcc.org)

The rapid emergence of COTS-based Cluster Computing as a major strategy
for delivering high performance to technical and commercial
applications is driven by the superior cost effectiveness and
flexibility achievable through ensembles of PCs, workstations, and
servers. Cluster computing, such as Beowulf class, SMP clusters, and
ASCI machines is redefining the manner in which parallel and
distributed computing is being accomplished today and is the focus of
important research in hardware, software, and application development.

This year, for the first time, Cluster 2001 merges five popular
professional conferences and workshops: IWCC, PC-NOW, CCC, JPC4 and
German CC into an integrated, large-scale, international forum to be
held in Northern America. Last year's conference, IEEE Cluster 2000,
was held in Chemnitz, Germany.

The program includes an introduction by Thomas Sterling (Caltech/JPL),
keynotes by Steve Oberlin (Unlimited Inc), Hans Zima (University of
Vienna), and Charles Seitz (Myricom), over 46 invited and contributed
papers, three panel sessions, a poster session, an exhibition, and six
tutorials. Additionally, several social events are planned, including
a banquet on the Queen Mary in nearby Long Beach.

For further information: http://www.cacr.caltech.edu/cluster2001/


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From: Victor Eijkhout <eijkhout@cs.utk.edu>
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 16:59:48 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Workshop in Knoxville on Linear Systems in CFD

Workshop on Linear Systems Solving in CFD (updated information)
Knoxville TN, 20-21 September 2001

http://icl.cs.utk.edu/announcement/workshop.htm

The Innovative Computing Laboratory of the University of Tennessee at
Knoxville, in conjunction with Mississippi State University and the
Aeronautical Systems Center Major Shared Resource Center, is
organizing a two-day workshop on the solution of linear systems
arising in computational fluid dynamics.

Invited speakers are:

Howard Elman (University of Maryland)
Anshul Gupta (IBM)
David Keyes (Old Dominion University)
Youcef Saad (University of Minnesota)
John Ruge (Front Range Associates)

The deadline for contributed talks has been extended through
September 11th.

The workshop committee is as follows:

Victor Eijkhout (ICL)
Shirley Moore (ICL)
Scott Wells (ICL)
Richard Luczak (UTK - ASC MSRC)
Hugh Thornburg (MSU - ASC MSRC)


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From: Sun Defeng <matsundf@nus.edu.sg>
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 18:06:11 +0800
Subject: Faculty Positions at National University of Singapore

The Department of Mathematics at NUS invites applications for several
tenure-track and visiting positions in 2002. We will consider
outstanding researchers in any field of pure and applied mathematics,
particularly those in the areas of Financial Mathematics, Scientific
Computing, Optimization and Operations Research, as well as in
Computational Biology, Mathematical Modeling, Approximation and Simulations.

Application materials should be sent to
Search Committee
Department of Mathematics
National University of Singapore
2 Science Drive 2, Singapore 117543
Republic of Singapore
Fax: +65 779 5452
and should include: (1) an American Mathematical Society Standard Cover
Sheet, (2) a detailed CV including publications list, (3) a statement of
research accomplishments and plan, (4) at least three letters of
recommendation including one which indicates the candidate's effectiveness
and commitment in teaching. Inquiries may be sent via email to
search@math.nus.edu.sg.

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2001, and will continue
until positions are filled.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified


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From: B Daya Reddy <bdr@science.uct.ac.za>
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 16:43:31 +0200
Subject: Faculty Positions at University of Cape Town

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN

PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / SENIOR LECTURER / LECTURER
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS

The Department is a large and dynamic organisation with an
establishment of over thirty faculty members. We seek to make three
new appointments.

Applications are sought for posts at all levels, from Lecturer to
Professor, in all fields. The Department particularly encourages
applications from candidates with research and teaching interests in
one or more of Formal Aspects of Computing, Analysis, Algebra,
Differential Geometry, Algebraic Geometry and Financial Mathematics,
but welcomes applications from researchers with strengths in other
areas such as Complex Analysis, Logic, Number Theory and Dynamical
Systems. The Department also has active research groups in Topology
and Category Theory, Cosmology, Biomathematics, and Partial
Differential Equations.

The remuneration packages are negotiable and include highly
competitive benefits.

Please send a letter of application plus your CV (including the names,
postal/email addresses, telephone/fax numbers of 3 referees) to: The
Staff Recruitment Office (Ref: 543), UCT, Rondebosch, 7701, Cape Town,
South Africa. The closing date for applications is 31 December 2001,
although applications will be considered up until such time as the
posts are filled. For further information, tel: +27 21 650-3003;
fax: +27 21 650-2138; email: mawenit@bremner.uct.ac.za; website:
http://www.uct.ac.za.


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From: Wei Cai <wcai@uncc.edu>
Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2001 23:15:30 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Postdoctoral Position at UNC Charlotte

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Department of Mathematics

Application is sought for a postdoctoral
position with experience in scientific computation.
Appointment is renewable for the second ye
ar. Please e-mail application to wcai@uncc.edu.

Or send the application to Prof. Wei Cai, Department of Mathematics,
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223.


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From: Ronald F Boisvert <boisvert@nist.gov>
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 16:53:03 -0400
Subject: Contents, ACM Transactions on Mathematical Software

Table of Contents
ACM Transactions on Mathematical Software
March 2001, Volume 27, Number 1

For more information, including abstracts and access
to full text, see http://www.acm.org/toms/V27.html.

Hans Petter Langtangen and Otto Munthe
Solving Systems of Partial Differential Equations using
Object-Oriented Programming Techniques with Coupled Heat
and Fluid Flow as Example.
1-26

Arnold Neumaier and Tapio Schneider
Estimation of Parameters and Eigenmodes of Multivariate
Autoregressive Models.
27-57

Tapio Schneider and Arnold Neumaier
Algorithm 808: ARfit -- A Matlab Package for the Estimation
of Parameters and Eigenmodes of Multivariate Autoregressive
Models.
58-65

Josef Leydold
A Simple Universal Generator for Continuous and Discrete
Univariate T-concave Distributions.
66-82

Jos=E9 Luis Morales and Jorge Nocedal
Algorithm 809: PREQN: Fortran 77 Subroutines for
Preconditioning Preconditioning the Conjugate
Gradient Method.
83-91

Brigitte Verdonk, Annie Cuyt, and Dennis Verschaeren
A Precision and Range Independent Tool for Testing Floating-Point
Arithmetic I: Basic Operations, Square Root and Remainder.
92-118

Brigitte Verdonk, Annie Cuyt, and Dennis Verschaeren
A Precision and Range Independent Tool for Testing
Floating-Point Arithmetic II: Conversions.
119-140


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From: Corry Magrijn <magrijn.secsup@tip.nl>
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 14:09:25 +0200
Subject: Contents, Mathematics of Control, Signals, and Systems

Contributed by Jan H. van Schuppen (mcss@cwi.nl)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mathematics of Control, Signals, and Systems (MCSS)

Volume 14 (2001), Number 3

K. Moizumi and G. Cybenko,
The travelling agent problem.
MCSS 14 (2001), 213-232.

P. Kunkel and V. Mehrmann,
Analyses of over- and underdetermined nonlinear
differential-algebraic systems with application
to nonlinear control problems.
MCSS 14 (2001), 233-256.

D. Nesic and A.R. Teel,
Input-to-state stability for nonlinear time-varying
systems via averaging.
MCSS (2001), 257-280.

P. Zaris, J. Wood and E. Rogers,
Controllable and uncontrollable poles
and zeros of nD systems.
MCSS 14 (2001), 281-298.



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