SECOND MAGMA CONFERENCE ON COMPUTATIONAL ALGEBRA
Marquette University, Milwaukee, May 12-16, 1996
Introduction
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An interdisciplinary conference on computational algebra, number
theory, geometry and their applications will be held May
12--16, 1996 at Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
USA. The purpose of this conference is to examine recent
advances in computer methods for advanced areas of algebra,
number theory and geometry from the perspective of mathematicians
who wish to exploit such techniques in their own research. It is
also hoped to identify classes of problems that may soon come
within the scope of computer investigation.
Designers of advanced algorithms and software systems will
present surveys of recent developments. A group of
mathematicians who are pioneering the use of such techniques
in research will outline their experiences. In addition to
the invited and contributed talks, the meeting will feature
problem solving sessions and system tutorials (KANT, Magma,
Pari) to instruct people with no previous background
interested in exploiting advanced computational techniques.
Some advanced tutorials will be provided for more experienced
people who wish to expand their knowledge.
Organizing Committee
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Mike Slattery(C) John Cannon Jon Carlson Marty Isaacs
Jenny Key Arjen Lenstra Stuart Margolis Michael Pohst
Topics
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*Computational methods* for, but not restricted to, the following
areas:-
Alg. geometry Cohomology Commutative algebra Elliptic curves
Finite fields Finite geometry Group theory Knot theory
Module theory Number theory Ring theory Semigroups
*Application* of such techniques to problems in areas such as:-
Coding theory Combinatorics Cryptography Chip layout
Design theory Hardware design Signal processing
Keynote Speakers
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Commutative Algebra/Algebraic Geometry:
E Kaltofen (North Carolina): Factoring High-Degree Polynomials
over Finite Fields: New Theory, Faster Practice
B Poonen (Princeton): Computational Aspects of Curves of Genus
at least 2
Finite Geometry:
J Key (Clemson): Applications of Magma to Designs and Codes
Group Theory:
C Leedham-Green (QMW): Recognizing Matrix Groups
J Leon (UICC): Partitions, Normalizers, and Subgroup Conjugacy
Module Theory/Representation Theory
J Carlson (Athens-GA): Computer Calculations of Modules and
Cohomology
G Havas (Queensland): Computing Canonical Presentations for Z-
modules
G Michler (Essen): Parallel Linear Algebra and Computational
Representation Theory
Number Theory:
H Cohen (Bordeaux): Computational Class Field Theory
J Cremona (Exeter): Classical Invariant Theory and Elliptic
Curves
Contributed Talks
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Approximately 20 contributed talks, each of 25 minutes duration,
will be selected for presentation. In addition, a poster
session will be organized if interest warrants. Please send an
extended abstract (one to three pages) for proposed
contributed talks or poster presentations to
mikes (a) mscs.mu.edu below before April 15, 1996. The program
committee will make its final selection by April 29, 1996.
Magma Workshop
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Each afternoon from 4.30 to 6.30, a Magma workshop comprising a
theory and practical component will be organized. On any
particular day, the session will be built around the techniques
needed for problem solving in a different area. The subject areas
considered will include commutative algebra, module theory,
number theory, group theory and geometry.
Registration and Conference Dinner
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A registration fee of $US100 will be payable for registrations
carried out prior to May 10, 1996. After that date the fee will
increase to $US115. Registration forms may be obtained either
from the conference home page (see below for URL) or by mailing
mikes (a) mscs.mu.edu.
A conference dinner will be held on Wednesday evening (May 15) at
the local museum of science and technology. The evening will
include live entertainment (around a mathematical theme), a
buffet dinner, and a chance to play with the museum's exhibits.
Tickets for this event will be $22. We hope that everyone will
plan on attending this event.
Travel and Accommodation
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All travel arrangements for the conference are being handled by
Kelly at Brookfield Travel here in Milwaukee. Kelly (or her
office) can be reached (toll-free) at 1-800-486-0860 or at
1-414-781-0860. You can also contact Kelly by FAX at 1-414-781-
2510. They can help with booking rooms and/or airlines.
Hotels
Blocks of rooms at prices ranging from $55 to $92 per night are
being held for the conference at hotels close to Marquette. The
hotels are within easy walking distance of the conference site
and shuttle buses will be available between the hotels and Cudahy
Hall (the conference site). The hotels holding rooms are:
Milwaukee Hilton Hotel: Single or double room $92.00
The Ramada Inn Downtown: Single or double room $55.00
Travel
In addition to direct air service into General Mitchell
International Airport, Milwaukee is twenty minutes by commuter
flight from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Midwest
Express and Northwest Airlines offer a 5% discount to conference
participants flying into Milwaukee. Please contact Kelly at
Brookfield Travel (see phone numbers above).
The conference will commence Sunday (May 12) about 1:00pm and end
by 4:00pm Thursday (May 16)
Support for Graduate Students
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It is expected that some support will be available to assist a
limited number of graduate students attend the meeting. Please
forward applications to Mike Slattery (mikes (a) mscs.mu.edu) by
May 1, 1996.
Home Page and Address
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For the latest information and registration forms please view the
conference home page.
Conference Home Page: http://studsys.mscs.mu.edu/~mikes/CompAlg
e-mail: mikes (a) mscs.mu.edu
The Second Magma Conference
c/o Michael Slattery
Dept. of Math., Stat. and Comp. Sci.
Marquette University
Milwaukee WI 53201-1881
U.S.A.
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