Workshop Announcement: ---------------------------------------------------------------- Geometry and representation theory of tensors for computer science, statistics and other areas ---------------------------------------------------------------- July 21 to July 25, 2008 American Institute of Mathematics Research Conference Center Palo Alto, California http://aimath.org/ARCC/workshops/repnsoftensors.html ------------ Description: ------------ This workshop, sponsored by AIM and the NSF, will be devoted to translating questions from quantum computing, complexity theory, statistical learning theory, signal processing, and data analysis to problems in geometry and representation theory. In all these areas varieties in spaces of tensors invariant under linear changes of coordinates appear as central objects of study. Despite their different origins, there are striking similarities among the relevant varieties and this workshop will study ways of approaching questions such as finding defining equations, hidden symmetries, and singularities. The workshop is organized by Joseph Landsberg, Lek-Heng Lim, Jason Morton, and Jerzy Weyman. For more details please see the workshop announcement page: http://aimath.org/ARCC/workshops/repnsoftensors.html Space and funding is available for a few more participants. If you would like to participate, please apply by filling out the on-line form (available at the link above) no later than March 15, 2008. Applications are open to all, and we especially encourage women, underrepresented minorities, junior mathematicians, and researchers from primarily undergraduate institutions to apply. Before submitting an application, please read the AIM policies concerning participation and financial support for participants. -------------------------------- AIM Research Conference Center: -------------------------------- The American Institute of Mathematics (AIM) hosts focused workshops in all areas of the mathematical sciences. AIM focused workshops are distinguished by their emphasis on a specific mathematical goal, such as making progress on a significant unsolved problem, understanding the proof of an important new result, or investigating the convergence between two distinct areas of mathematics. For more information, please visit http://www.aimath.org/research/