Tue, 17 May 2022

14:30 - 15:00
L1

Optimal control of bifurcation structures

Nicolas Boulle
((Oxford University))
Abstract

Many problems in engineering can be understood as controlling the bifurcation structure of a given device. For example, one may wish to delay the onset of instability, or bring forward a bifurcation to enable rapid switching between states. In this talk, we will describe a numerical technique for controlling the bifurcation diagram of a nonlinear partial differential equation by varying the shape of the domain or a parameter in the equation. Our aim is to delay or advance a given branch point to a target parameter value. The algorithm consists of solving an optimization problem constrained by an augmented system of equations that characterize the location of the branch points. The flexibility and robustness of the method also allow us to advance or delay a Hopf bifurcation to a target value of the bifurcation parameter, as well as controlling the oscillation frequency. We will apply this technique on systems arising from biology, fluid dynamics, and engineering, such as the FitzHugh-Nagumo model, Navier-Stokes, and hyperelasticity equations.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022
14:00
L6

Seiberg-Witten Theory

Pyry Kuusela
((Oxford University))
Abstract

Junior Strings is a seminar series where DPhil students present topics of common interest that do not necessarily overlap with their own research area. This is primarily aimed at PhD students and post-docs but everyone is welcome

Thu, 10 Mar 2022
14:00
L6

Celestial Holography

Giuseppe Bogna
((Oxford University))
Abstract

Junior Strings is a seminar series where DPhil students present topics of common interest that do not necessarily overlap with their own research area. This is primarily aimed at PhD students and post-docs but everyone is welcome

Thu, 03 Mar 2022
14:00
L6

String Cosmology

Joseph McGovern
((Oxford University))
Abstract

Junior Strings is a seminar series where DPhil students present topics of common interest that do not necessarily overlap with their own research area. This is primarily aimed at PhD students and post-docs but everyone is welcome

Thu, 24 Feb 2022
14:00
L6

3d N=4 and Mirror Symmetry

Lea Bottini
((Oxford University))
Abstract

Junior Strings is a seminar series where DPhil students present topics of common interest that do not necessarily overlap with their own research area. This is primarily aimed at PhD students and post-docs but everyone is welcome

Thu, 17 Feb 2022
14:00
L6

Information Paradox (Part 2)

Pyry Kuusela & Marieke van Beest
((Oxford University))
Abstract

Junior Strings is a seminar series where DPhil students present topics of common interest that do not necessarily overlap with their own research area. This is primarily aimed at PhD students and post-docs but everyone is welcome

Thu, 10 Feb 2022
14:00
L6

Information Paradox (Part 1)

Pyry Kuusela & Marieke van Beest
((Oxford University))
Abstract

Junior Strings is a seminar series where DPhil students present topics of common interest that do not necessarily overlap with their own research area. This is primarily aimed at PhD students and post-docs but everyone is welcome

Thu, 03 Feb 2022
14:00
Virtual

Defect CFTs

Maria Nocchi
((Oxford University))
Abstract

Junior Strings is a seminar series where DPhil students present topics of common interest that do not necessarily overlap with their own research area. This is primarily aimed at PhD students and post-docs but everyone is welcome

Sun, 30 Jan 2022

17:30 - 18:30
L1

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Tim Harford - Schooled by Randomness

Tim Harford
((Oxford University))
Further Information

Oxford Mathematics in partnership with Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment: Bach, the Universe & Everything

Schooled by Randomness
Sunday 30 January 2022, 5:30-6.30pm
Mathematical Institute, Woodstock Road, OX2 6GG

The Science: Tim Harford
There’s been a mistake. The venue has provided the wrong piano. The black notes are sticking, the white notes are out of tune, the pedals don’t work and the instrument itself is just too small. What do you do? Tim Harford talks about how random obstacles and frustrations can inspire us to be more creative.

The Music: J.S. Bach
BWV 81 Jesus schläft, was soll ich hoffen? (Jesus sleeps, what shall I hope for?). Today’s cantata draws upon those moments in life when confusing and random obstacles in our path make us fear for the future and we need to be shown a way out.

Bach, the Universe & Everything is a collaborative music and maths event between Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Oxford Mathematics. Through a series of thought-provoking Bach cantatas, readings and talks from leading Oxford thinkers, we seek to create a community similar to the one that Bach enjoyed in Leipzig until 1750.

Buy tickets here (£15)

Thu, 02 Dec 2021

14:00 - 15:30
L6

Toric Geometry

Andrea Boido
((Oxford University))
Further Information

Junior strings is a seminar series where DPhil students present topics of common interest that do not necessarily overlap with their own research area. This is primarily aimed at PhD students and post-docs but everyone is welcome.

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