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Trends in Complex Systems
International Workshop on Extreme Events:
Theory, Observations, Modeling, and Prediction
Palma de Mallorca, November 10 - 14, 2008
Scientific coordination:
Holger Kantz, MPIPKS
Manuel A. Matías, IFISC
This workshop launches the program Trends in Complex Systems [http://www.pks.mpg.de/~tcs or http://ifisc.uib.es/tcs].
We will address the current
state of research of extreme events to stimulate
new work in this field. The talks will cover a wide range of issues
related to extreme events in complex systems, such as listing systems
and model classes where evidence for extreme events exists, presenting
current statistical tools for the characterization of extreme events
including temporal and spatial correlations, and highlighting examples
where a detailed understanding of underlying mechanisms has been
achieved. This will be completed by the issue of prediction and
predictability, of scoring and evaluating predictions, and control
of extreme events, as well as considerations about the discrepancy
between physical impact of some event and societal impact.
In addition to the invited speakers, the workshop facilities enable us
to target an audience of about 60 additional participants, who will also present their work in contributed talks and posters. A special emphasis of this workshop lies on discussion, for which ample time is available.
Invited speakers include:
Alvaro Corral, Barcelona
Katie Coughlin, London
Chris Ferro, Exeter
Michael Ghil, Paris
Peter Grassberger, Calgary
Jose M. Gutierrez, Santander
Victor Homar, Mallorca
Neil Johnson, Florida
Jürgen Kurths, Potsdam
Juan M. López, Santander
Bruce Malamud, London
Esteban Moro, Madrid
Edward Ott, Maryland
Joachim Peinke, Oldenburg
Jean-François Pinton, Lyon
Sidney Redner, Boston
Lenny Smith, London
Sorin Solomon, Jerusalem
Didier Sornette, Zurich
Raúl Toral, Mallorca
Applications for participation and contributions are welcome and should be made by using the application form on the workshop web page (please see URL below). The number of attendees is limited. The applicants' registration fee for the workshop is 100 Euro. Costs for accommodation will be covered during the workshop. Limited funding is available on request to partially cover travel expenses.
Deadline for applications is: September 10, 2008.
CONTACT:
Ms. Claudia Pönisch - Workshop Secretary
exev08
pks.mpg.de
http://www.pks.mpg.de/~exev08
Tel.: +49-351-871-2198 / Fax: +49-351-871-2199
Local IFISC Contact - Ms. Marta Ozonas - exev08ifisc.uib.es
Tel.: +34-971-173290 / Fax: +34-971-173248
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