Upcoming Events
- Wednesday, 04.10.2023, 10:00 (WIAS-406)
- Seminar Nichtlineare Optimierung und Inverse Probleme
Prof. Dr. Pedro Pérez-Aros, Universidad de O'Higgins, Chile:
Coderivative-based semi-Newton method in nonsmooth difference programming
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Weierstraß-Institut, Mohrenstr. 39, 10117 Berlin, 4. Etage, Weierstraß-Hörsaal (Raum: 406)
Abstract
In this presentation, we explore a new category of challenging nonsmooth optimization problems. These problems involve the difference between generally nonconvex functions as their objective. We introduce an innovative Newton-type algorithm designed for solving such problems. This algorithm leverages advanced tools from variational analysis and is based on the concept of the coderivative generated second-order subdifferential (generalized Hessian). We discuss the algorithm's well-posedness properties, establishing its viability under broad conditions. Additionally, we analyze its convergence rates, incorporating assumptions such as the Kurdyka-Lojasiewicz condition. The talk ends with some numerical experiments which ilustrate the performance of our development.
Host
WIAS Berlin
- Wednesday, 04.10.2023, 10:00 (WIAS-ESH)
- Seminar Interacting Random Systems
Tiffany Y.Y. Lo, Uppsala University, Sweden:
The expected degree distribution in duplication divergence models
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Weierstraß-Institut, Mohrenstr. 39, 10117 Berlin, Erdgeschoss, Erhard-Schmidt-Hörsaal
Abstract
We study the degree distribution of a randomly chosen vertex in a duplication-divergence graph, paying particular attention to what happens when a non-trivial proportion of the vertices have large degrees, establishing a central limit theorem for the logarithm of the degree distribution. Our approach, as in Jordan (2018) and Hermann and Pfaffelhuber (2016), relies heavily on the analysis of related birth-catastrophe processes. This is joint work with A. D. Barbour.
Host
WIAS Berlin
- Wednesday, 04.10.2023, 11:30 (WIAS-405-406)
- Seminar Interacting Random Systems
Subhro Ghosh, National University of Singapore:
Rigidity phenomena in strongly correlated random point fields and the emergence of forbidden regions
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Weierstraß-Institut, Mohrenstr. 39, 10117 Berlin, 4. Etage, Raum: 405/406
Abstract
The aim of this talk is to give an introduction to recent results concerning rigidity properties of random point fields, focussing in particular on the associated phenomenon of forbidden regions. Rigidity phenomena pertain to the emergence of singularities in strongly correlated point processes (e.g. those related to random matrices, Coulomb gases, zeros of random polynomials and random sections of line bundles), wherein local conservation laws have been shown to hold true. This includes, e.g., local conservation laws for mass or centre of mass, conditioned on the environment (ie the configuration of points outside a given domain). Such rigidity phenomena have been shown to be closely related to the emergence of novel `forbidden regions' in the spatial distribution of points conditioned on important classes of rare events. In particular, spatial holes (i.e. vacant domains) of macroscopic size (at the scale of the droplet) in strongly rigid point fields have been shown to enforce the emergence of complementary holes (of comparable scale) in other parts of the space.Based in part on the following joint works. [1] Rigidity and Tolerance in point processes: Gaussian zeroes and Ginibre eigenvalues, with Y. Peres, Duke Math. J., 166(10), 1789-1858 [2] Gaussian complex zeros on the hole event: the emergence of a forbidden region, with A. Nishry, Comm. Pure Appl. Math. 72(1), 3-62 [3] Approximate Gibbsian structure in strongly correlated point fields and generalized Gaussian zero ensembles, with U. Gangopadhyay, K.A. Tan, Comm. Pure Appl. Math., to appear [4] Forbidden regions for random zeros on Riemann surfaces, with T.C. Dinh, H. Wu, near completion
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WIAS Berlin - Wednesday, 04.10.2023, 14:00 (WIAS-ESH)
- Berliner Oberseminar „Nichtlineare partielle Differentialgleichungen” (Langenbach-Seminar)
Prof. Dr. Dorothee Knees, Universität Kassel:
Regularity results for a static relaxed micromorphic model
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Weierstraß-Institut, Mohrenstr. 39, 10117 Berlin, Erdgeschoss, Erhard-Schmidt-Hörsaal
Abstract
The relaxed micromorphic model is a generalized continuum model allowing to describe for instance size effects of microstructured solids. The state of the solid subject to external loads is characterized by the displacement field u : R3 ⊃ Ω → R3 and the microdistortion tensor P : Ω → R 3x3. The corresponding system of partial differential equations consists of the system of linear elasticity that is coupled with a system of Maxwell type for the distortion tensor P. We will discuss the regularity of weak solutions under different assumptions on the smoothness of the domain. The main ingredients for the proofs are the Helmholtz decomposition and refined difference quotient arguments based on generalized inner variations in combination with a Piola-type transformation. This is ongoing joint work with Patrizio Neff (Duisburg-Essen) and Sebastian Owczarek (Warsaw).
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Berliner Oberseminar “Nichtlineare partielle Differentialgleichungen” (Langenbach-Seminar)
Host
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
WIAS Berlin
- Wednesday, 04.10.2023, 15:15 (WIAS-ESH)
- Berliner Oberseminar „Nichtlineare partielle Differentialgleichungen” (Langenbach-Seminar)
Dr. Reinhard Scholz, Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden:
Simulation amphiphiler Polymernetzwerke
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Weierstraß-Institut, Mohrenstr. 39, 10117 Berlin, Erdgeschoss, Erhard-Schmidt-Hörsaal
Abstract
Polymere bestehen aus langen Ketten chemisch identischer oder ähnlicher Monomere. In biologischen Systemen kommen solche Systeme u.a. als Proteine und Energiespeicher vor, sowie als Träger der Erbinformation. Für die Wechselwirkung mit Lösungsmittelmolekülen spielen spezielle biologische Funktionen keine wesentliche Rolle, was eine vergröberte statistische Beschreibung ermöglicht, in der nur noch zwischen den Monomeren des Polymers und den Lösungsmittelmolekülen unterschieden wird. Amphiphile Polymere bestehen aus mindestens zwei Arten von Teilketten, die unterschiedlich mit einem Lösungsmittel wechselwirken können. Die Synthese solcher Systeme erfolgt in einem guten Ko-Lösungsmittel für alle Bestandteile. Anschließend kann ein anderes Lösungsmittel gewählt werden, das nur eine Komponente gut löst, während eine andere Komponente nicht gelöst wird, so dass Strukturen auf einer Nanometerskala entstehen. Im Rahmen der DFG-geförderten Forschergruppe 2811 Ädaptive Polymergele mit kontrollierter Netzwerkstruktur" werden gezielt amphiphile Netzwerke aus Sternpolymeren aufgebaut. Die mit experimentellen Methoden gefundenen Eigenschaften werden mit theoretischen Modellen und Simulationen interpretiert. In diesem Vortrag wird insbesondere auf das Quellverhalten solcher Netzwerke und auf die Strukturbildung im selektiven Lösungsmittel eingegangen.
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Berliner Oberseminar “Nichtlineare partielle Differentialgleichungen” (Langenbach-Seminar)
Host
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
WIAS Berlin
- Wednesday, 11.10.2023, 11:30 (WIAS-405-406)
- Seminar Interacting Random Systems
Bas Lodewijks, Universität Augsburg:
Long-range first-passage percolation on the complete graph
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Weierstraß-Institut, Mohrenstr. 39, 10117 Berlin, 4. Etage, Raum: 405/406
Abstract
We consider first-passage percolation on the complete graph Kn, where vertices have a spatial position on the d-dimensional torus. For α ≥ 0, each edge e in the graph is assigned an independent transmission time Te, which is the product of a rate-one exponential random variable and the spatial length of the edge, raised to the power alpha. When α =0 we obtain the non-spatial case of first-passage percolation on the complete graph. We study the behaviour of the random metric induced by the transmission times in the case that α < d. In particular, we investigate the typical distance, flooding time, and diameter of the graph, and obtain results akin to the well-established results for the α=0 case. If time permits, we shall also look into on-going work on competing long-range first-passage percolation, where two infections with possibly different transmission times occupy the vertices of the graph over time. Here, we investigate the possibility of coexistence, among other things.Mostly joint work with Remco van der Hofstad, and partially with Neeladri Maitra.
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Seminar Interacting Random Systems (Hybrid Event)
Host
WIAS Berlin - October 12, 2023 (HU Berlin HVP)
- Workshop/Konferenz: First NFDI-Berlin-Brandenburg meeting
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Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Hausvogteiplatz 5-7, R. 0007
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WIAS Berlin
- Thursday, 12.10.2023, 10:15 (WIAS-406)
- Joint Research Seminar on Nonsmooth Variational Problems and Operator Equations / Mathematical Optimization
Dr. Mazen Ali, Fraunhofer-Institut für Techno- und Wirtschaftsmathematik ITWM:
Quantum Computing for Differential Equations and Surrogate Modeling
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Weierstraß-Institut, Mohrenstr. 39, 10117 Berlin, 4. Etage, Weierstraß-Hörsaal (Raum: 406)
Abstract
Quantum computing has transitioned from theoretical promise to practical reality, with multiple devices now accessible to the public. This technological evolution has catalyzed a multidisciplinary race to achieve the first 'quantum advantage,' drawing experts from fields as diverse as physics, computer science, finance, mathematics, and chemistry. However, despite the immense potential, the practical utility of current quantum computing implementations remains modest. Much of the research is concentrated on similar, easily-attainable goals, often accompanied by overstated claims and unwarranted optimism. Consequently, pivotal questions about the true nature of 'quantum advantage,' the roadmap to achieving it, and its fundamental relevance remain unanswered. Our focus is on harnessing the capabilities of quantum computing for material simulations at the macroscopic scale. In this presentation, I will offer an overview of the current state of quantum computing, discuss methodologies for solving differential equations directly on quantum platforms, and explore the use of quantum machine learning to create surrogate models for complex systems.
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Joint Research Seminar on Nonsmooth Variational Problems and Operator Equations
Host
WIAS Berlin
- Thursday, 12.10.2023, 14:00 (WIAS-405-406)
- Seminar Numerische Mathematik
Dr. Hang Si, Cadence Austin Office, USA:
Perspectives of anisotropic Delaunay mesh adaptation
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Weierstraß-Institut, Mohrenstr. 39, 10117 Berlin, 4. Etage, Raum: 405/406
Abstract
Anisotropic meshes are essential to improve the efficiency and accuracy of numerical solutions. Generating anisotropic meshes remains a challenging problem in both theory and applications. In this talk, we address this topic from an application point of view. In particular, we show applications in surface meshing and numerical solutions. We will review the mathematical principles of anisotropic mesh adaptation and explore the connection with quasi-conformal mapping theory. We then discuss practical metric-based Delaunay algorithms to generate anisotropic meshes. We finish with some remarks on software implementation.
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Numerics Seminar
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WIAS Berlin
- Wednesday, 18.10.2023, 11:30 (WIAS-405-406)
- Seminar Interacting Random Systems
Simone Floreani, Oxford University, UK:
Universal properties of non-equilibrium steady states of boundary-driven symmetric systems
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Weierstraß-Institut, Mohrenstr. 39, 10117 Berlin, 4. Etage, Raum: 405/406
Abstract
In this talk, using stochastic duality, I will prove universal properties of stationary measures of boundary-driven symmetric (partial) exclusion process and inclusion process. More precisely, I will show a universal structure of the n point non-equilibrium correlations and a probabilistic representation of the stationary measure. Finally, In the case of the simple symmetric open exclusion process, I will provide a probabilistic alternative to the matrix ansatz to obtain explicit formulas. Based on joint works with Adrián González Casanova, Frank Redig and Federico Sau.
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Seminar Interacting Random Systems (Hybrid Event)
Host
WIAS Berlin
- Wednesday, 01.11.2023, 11:30 (WIAS-405-406)
- Seminar Interacting Random Systems
Wolfgang König, WIAS Berlin:
tba
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Weierstraß-Institut, Mohrenstr. 39, 10117 Berlin, 4. Etage, Raum: 405/406
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Seminar Interacting Random Systems (Hybrid Event)
Host
WIAS Berlin
- Wednesday, 15.11.2023, 11:30 (WIAS-405-406)
- Seminar Interacting Random Systems
Elena Magnanini, WIAS Berlin:
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Weierstraß-Institut, Mohrenstr. 39, 10117 Berlin, 4. Etage, Raum: 405/406
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Seminar Interacting Random Systems (Hybrid Event)
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WIAS Berlin
- November 20 – 22, 2023 (WIAS-ESH)
- Workshop/Konferenz: Dynamics in Coupled Network Systems
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Weierstraß-Institut, Mohrenstr. 39, 10117 Berlin, Erdgeschoss, Erhard-Schmidt-Hörsaal
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WIAS Berlin