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Broader Connections: Ergodic Theory and Additive Combinatorics |
| August 21, 2008 to August 22, 2008 |
| Organized By: Ben Green (University of Cambridge), Bryna Kra (Northwestern University), Emmanuel Lesigne (University of Tours), Anthony Quas (University of Victoria), Mate Wierdl (University of Memphis) |
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| Ergodic Theory and Additive Combinatorics |
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| Participant List: |
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This two day workshop will feature expository talks on ergodic theory and additive combinatorics, aimed at advanced graduate students and new postdocs in these fields. An effort will be made to highlight the recent interactions between the fields.
Female researchers are particularly encouraged to attend this workshop and will be given priority for support of travel and lodging expenses.
Accommodations:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Rose Garden Inn. Reservations may be made by calling 1-800-992-9005 OR directly on their website. Click on “Reservations and Availability” then click on “Corporate” at the bottom of the screen and enter the word “math”. Enter Group Code CGMS61 in the “Guest Comment” box, and provide requested information
The cut-off date for reservations is August 6, 2008.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hotel Durant. Please mention the workshop name and reference the following code when making reservations via phone, fax or e-mail: BL0000. The cut-off date for reservations is July 21, 2008. |
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Schedule |
Thursday August 21, 2008 |
| 09:30AM - 10:30AM |
Vitaly Bergelson |
An Introduction to Ideas and Methods of Ergodic Ramsey Theory
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| 10:30AM - 11:00AM |
Coffee/Tea
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| 11:00AM - 12:00PM |
Izabella Laba |
Harmonic Analysis and Additive Combinatorics
(See Abstract) |
| 12:00PM - 02:00PM |
Lunch
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| 02:00PM - 03:00PM |
Tamar Ziegler |
An introduction to characteristic factors in ergodic theory
(See Abstract) |
| 03:00PM - 03:30PM |
Coffee/Tea
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| 03:30PM - 04:30PM |
Akshay Venkatesh |
An introduction to homogeneous dynamics
(See Abstract) |
| 04:30PM - 05:30PM |
Panel discussion: Three things I wish I had known
(See Abstract) |
Friday August 22, 2008 |
| 09:30AM - 10:30AM |
Vitaly Bergelson |
An Introduction to Ideas and Methods of Ergodic Ramsey Theory
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| 10:30AM - 11:00AM |
Coffee/Tea
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| 11:00AM - 12:00PM |
Izabella Laba |
Harmonic Analysis and Additive Combinatorics
(See Abstract) |
| 12:00PM - 02:00PM |
Lunch
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| 02:00PM - 03:00PM |
Tamar Ziegler |
An introduction to characteristic factors in ergodic theory
(See Abstract) |
| 03:00PM - 04:00PM |
Coffee/Tea
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| 04:00PM - 05:00PM |
Akshay Venkatesh |
An introduction to homogeneous dynamics
(See Abstract) |
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Currently Available Videos |
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Vitaly Bergelson
, An Introduction to Ideas and Methods of Ergodic Ramsey Theory August 21,2008, 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM
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Izabella Laba
, Harmonic Analysis and Additive Combinatorics August 21,2008, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Tamar Ziegler
, An introduction to characteristic factors in ergodic theory August 21,2008, 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM
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Akshay Venkatesh
, An introduction to homogeneous dynamics August 21,2008, 03:30 PM to 04:30 PM
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Vitaly Bergelson
, An Introduction to Ideas and Methods of Ergodic Ramsey Theory August 22,2008, 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM
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Izabella Laba
, Harmonic Analysis and Additive Combinatorics August 22,2008, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Tamar Ziegler
, An introduction to characteristic factors in ergodic theory August 22,2008, 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM
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Akshay Venkatesh
, An introduction to homogeneous dynamics August 22,2008, 03:30 PM to 04:30 PM
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For more information:
Questions about this workshop should be sent either by email to
or by regular mail to:
Broader Connections: Ergodic Theory and Additive Combinatorics
Mathematical Sciences Research Institute
17 Gauss Way, Berkeley, CA
94720-5070.
USA
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