Applied Mathematics Seminar
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Speaker:
James H. Rose Department of Physics and Astronomy University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Time and Place: 3:30 p.m., Monday, October 6, 2003, 411 Allen Title: Wave focusing Abstract: The mathematical theory of focusing is introduced and its governing equation is found. This equation is identical to Marchenko's equation, which also governs inverse scattering theory. Thus, focusing and inverse scattering are rigorously connected. This connection appears to be a fertile source for conjectures concerning the development of inverse scattering theory. One or two outstanding problems are discussed. Host:Tuncay Aktosun Refreshments: 3:00-3:30 p.m., 467 Allen |