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Making lighter work of calculating fluid and heat flow

Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have re-engineered the Lattice-Boltzmann Method to store certain data, reducing memory usage and overcoming a key bottleneck. The new algorithm achieves significant accuracy and stability in simulations of fluids and heat.

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Mathematical proof provides new perspectives on the effects of blending

Researchers from OIST and universities provided a new proof for the BBL inequality using heat and diffusion equations, taking an unconventional approach. The study offers fresh insights on the concept, which has vast applications across many fields, including computer science, medical imaging, and resource distribution.

New mathematical insights into Lagrangian turbulence

Physicists Björn Birnir and Luiza Angheluta develop a new mathematical model to characterize Lagrangian turbulence, which captures its complex phenomena. The study reveals the presence of a Lagrangian scaling regime and connects three scaling regimes as the turbulent flow evolves.

New 'optical neural engine’ solves partial differential equations

Researchers from the University of Utah have developed an 'optical neural engine' that encodes partial differential equations in light and feeds them into a device to accelerate machine learning. The optical approach accelerates the process and requires less energy compared to electronic methods.

New AI cracks complex engineering problems faster than supercomputers

The new AI framework, DIMON, solves ubiquitous math problems known as partial differential equations in nearly all scientific and engineering research. It enables faster prediction of solutions for complex engineering designs, such as crash testing, orthopedics research, and bridge stress resistance.

New datasets will train AI models to think like scientists

The Polymathic AI team has released two massive datasets for training artificial intelligence models to find and exploit transferable knowledge between seemingly disparate fields. The datasets include data from dozens of sources, covering astrophysics, biology, acoustics, chemistry, fluid dynamics, and more.

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Photonic computing harnesses electromagnetic waves

Researchers at Newcastle University developed a novel approach using electromagnetic waves to solve partial differential equations, specifically the Helmholtz wave equation. The innovative structure, known as a metatronic network, effectively behaves like a grid of T-circuits and allows for control over PDE parameters.

New mathematical proof helps to solve equations with random components

A new mathematical proof developed by Dr. Markus Tempelmayr and colleagues provides a method to solve certain classes of stochastic partial differential equations. This approach allows for the solution of complicated equations by combining solutions of simpler ones, offering a flexible tool for researchers.

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Researcher solves nearly 60-year-old game theory dilemma

Researchers have proved that a long-standing game theory dilemma does not exist in the wall pursuit game, introducing a new method of analysis that proves there is always a deterministic solution. This discovery opens doors to resolving other similar challenges and enables better reasoning about autonomous systems.

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Physicists uncover new dynamical framework for turbulence

Researchers create new 'roadmap' for turbulence by analyzing weak turbulent flow between two independently rotating cylinders. They discover that turbulence follows a predictable pattern of recurrent solutions, which explain the emergence of coherent structures in turbulent flows.

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Modelling microswimmers for drug delivery

Researchers developed mathematical models to study microswimmers in clean and surfactant-covered viscous drops, revealing significant alterations in behavior due to the presence of surfactant. These models may aid in designing artificial microswimmers for targeted drug delivery, micro-surgery, and other applications.

The four newest 2019 Balzan Prize Winners announced today In Milan

The four newest 2019 Balzan Prize winners were announced today in Milan for their groundbreaking contributions to film studies, Islamic studies, theory of partial differential equations, and pathophysiology of respiration. The winners will receive a prize of CHF 750,000 each, with half going towards research projects.

CNRS congratulates Alessio Figalli, winner of the 2018 Fields Medal

Alessio Figalli, a CNRS researcher, has been awarded the 2018 Fields Medal for his groundbreaking contributions to calculus of variations, optimal control, and partial differential equations. His work focuses on optimal transport theory, which has far-reaching implications in fields such as economics, geometry, and probability.

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Alessio Figalli wins the 'Nobel Prize of Mathematics'

Alessio Figalli, a mathematician at ETH Zurich, has been awarded the Fields Medal for solving the Monge-Ampere equation, a famous partial differential equation with applications in urban planning, imaging, and meteorology. He has also made significant contributions to optimal transport and its connections to probability.

Memory-processing unit could bring memristors to the masses

Researchers have developed a memory-processing unit using memristors, which can perform numerical calculations in parallel, reducing the need for manual multiplication and summation. This innovation has potential applications in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and simulations for weather forecasting.

Andras Vasy to receive 2017 AMS Bôcher Prize

Andras Vasy's prize-winning paper resolves a 35-year-old conundrum in geometric scattering theory, developing a systematic framework for analyzing certain partial differential equations. The paper has had a major impact and stimulated subsequent research, including Vasy's own work.

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Are you ready to retire?

A new PDE model computes the value of a defined pension plan, including the option for early retirement. The authors provide mathematical analysis and numerical methods to solve the problem, allowing users to identify optimal retirement dates.

Recent advance in detonation theory

Researchers Hu et al. developed a new detonation model named the least-action detonation model (LADM) that takes into account complex movement and transport effects, differing from the classical ZND model. The LADM model predicts detonation product particles to be in a stationary state, which has been observed in experiments.

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Brown University professor to be honored at SIAM Annual Meeting

David I. Gottlieb, a Brown University professor and expert in spectral and high-order accurate numerical methods, will be honored as the John von Neumann Lecturer at the SIAM Annual Meeting. He is recognized for his work on partial differential equations and their applications to science and engineering.

FSU professor to receive prestigious prize in mathematics

Max Gunzburger, a FSU professor, will receive the Reid Prize for his contributions to control of distributed parameter systems and computational mathematics. He will also deliver the Reid Prize Lecture on July 9, showcasing his research interests in various fields including geophysical flows and partial differential equations.

Are existing large-scale simulations of water dynamics wrong?

Researchers found that smaller spatial resolutions are necessary for accurate modeling of soil water dynamics, especially at large scales. The critical limit for grid resolution can be estimated using soil water retention characteristics, and is typically on the order of decimeters or millimeters.

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Revolutionary work in mathematics is awarded

Drs. Stefano Bianchini and Alberto Bressan's paper on nonlinear hyperbolic systems has solved a 50-year-old problem, proving the existence and uniqueness of solutions as viscosity tends to zero. Their work has far-reaching implications for various physical phenomena, including fluid dynamics and astrophysics.

Mathematical tools for predicting facial surgery results

The article describes mathematical techniques used to assist cranio-maxillofacial surgeons in predicting surgical outcomes. The techniques involve modeling and solving partial differential equations to create a virtual lab for testing operative strategies.

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Promoting women in mathematics

Carnegie Mellon University's Irene Fonseca is a renowned mathematician who has made significant contributions to applied and computational mathematics. She has initiated programs to attract young researchers and serves on several major institute boards, inspiring the women's mathematics community.

NJIT mathematician receives noted math prize

A renowned NJIT mathematician has been awarded the prestigious Steele Prize for his groundbreaking work on the Korteweg-de-Vries equation, a problem that had stumped mathematicians for decades. The award is a testament to Miura's innovative approach and contributions to the field of mathematics.