Equations of Monge-Ampere type and applications. Many fundamental problems in geometry, physics and applied sciences are related to equations of Monge-Ampere type. In recent years there have been rapid developments in the study of these equations with major breakthroughs made by the proposers. This project aims at new discoveries and findings in theory and applications by resolving outstanding open problems, and enhance Australian leadership, expertise, and training in key areas of mathematics a ....Equations of Monge-Ampere type and applications. Many fundamental problems in geometry, physics and applied sciences are related to equations of Monge-Ampere type. In recent years there have been rapid developments in the study of these equations with major breakthroughs made by the proposers. This project aims at new discoveries and findings in theory and applications by resolving outstanding open problems, and enhance Australian leadership, expertise, and training in key areas of mathematics and its applications.Read moreRead less
Nonlinear elliptic partial differential equations and applications. Many fundamental advances in modern technology, science and economics are driven by the analysis of nonlinear models based on nonlinear partial differential equations. In recent years there has been increasing use in applications of partial differential equations of elliptic type with major discoveries made and longstanding problems resolved by the two Chief Investigators, who have in return received many international accolades ....Nonlinear elliptic partial differential equations and applications. Many fundamental advances in modern technology, science and economics are driven by the analysis of nonlinear models based on nonlinear partial differential equations. In recent years there has been increasing use in applications of partial differential equations of elliptic type with major discoveries made and longstanding problems resolved by the two Chief Investigators, who have in return received many international accolades. This project provides for the continuation of Australian leadership in key strategic areas of international science, such as optimal transportation, as well as the continued building of related expertise and training.Read moreRead less
Nonlinear elliptic equations and applications. Many fundamental advances in modern technology, science and economics are driven through the analysis of nonlinear models based on nonlinear partial differential equations. In recent years there has been an explosion in applications of partial differential equations of elliptic type with major discoveries in underlying theory being made by the two Chief Investigators. This project provides for the continuation of Australian leadership in key st ....Nonlinear elliptic equations and applications. Many fundamental advances in modern technology, science and economics are driven through the analysis of nonlinear models based on nonlinear partial differential equations. In recent years there has been an explosion in applications of partial differential equations of elliptic type with major discoveries in underlying theory being made by the two Chief Investigators. This project provides for the continuation of Australian leadership in key strategic areas of international science, such as optimal transportation, as well as the continued building of related expertise and training.Read moreRead less
Variational problems of Monge-Ampere type. Nonlinear models dominate the frontline of modern theoretical and applied mathematics. This project concerns contemporary variational problems with analysis linked strongly to the Monge-Ampere equation, which is a fully nonlinear partial differential equation. Its study in recent years has generated complex and deep theoretical issues along with a diverse range of applications. The proposal is divided into two themes, affine maximal surfaces (involving ....Variational problems of Monge-Ampere type. Nonlinear models dominate the frontline of modern theoretical and applied mathematics. This project concerns contemporary variational problems with analysis linked strongly to the Monge-Ampere equation, which is a fully nonlinear partial differential equation. Its study in recent years has generated complex and deep theoretical issues along with a diverse range of applications. The proposal is divided into two themes, affine maximal surfaces (involving fourth order partial differential equations of Monge-Ampere type) and optimal transportation (where Monge-Ampere theory has been applied successfully in recent years). Each of these builds upon major recent research breakthroughs of the proposers.Read moreRead less
Singular phenomena for nonlinear partial differential equations arising in applications. The development of nonlinear Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) in Australia is recognized worldwide through the outstanding contributions of mathematicians from the ANU, University of Sydney and other top Australian Universities. This project undertakes research in the PDEs field and follows directions of very current interest at an international level. Beyond the ANU, the project will enhance expertise ....Singular phenomena for nonlinear partial differential equations arising in applications. The development of nonlinear Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) in Australia is recognized worldwide through the outstanding contributions of mathematicians from the ANU, University of Sydney and other top Australian Universities. This project undertakes research in the PDEs field and follows directions of very current interest at an international level. Beyond the ANU, the project will enhance expertise in Australia in very active areas of mathematics research related to applications in physics, biology and other applied disciplines. Moreover, it will foster collaboration with mathematicians of international standing from Australia and abroad. Read moreRead less
Analysis and applications of geometric evolution equations. This project will keep Australian research in geometric analysis at the leading edge of the field internationally. It will produce fundamental new insights in differential geometry and in the understanding of geometric partial differential equations, and will provide a rich and vigorous training ground for graduate and honours students.
New quantum and robust control theory with applications to quantum optics. The application of quantum mechanics to the creation of quantum technology promises to be one of the most exciting technological developments of this century. Possible applications of quantum technologies include vastly improved sensors to search for minerals or gravity waves, secure quantum cryptography, and quantum computing. Quantum feedback control is a key tool in quantum technology. This project will lay the fou ....New quantum and robust control theory with applications to quantum optics. The application of quantum mechanics to the creation of quantum technology promises to be one of the most exciting technological developments of this century. Possible applications of quantum technologies include vastly improved sensors to search for minerals or gravity waves, secure quantum cryptography, and quantum computing. Quantum feedback control is a key tool in quantum technology. This project will lay the foundations of systematic theories of robust, coherent and nonlinear quantum feedback control and lead to advances in the control of highly resonant systems which underlie experimental quantum and nano technology. This will enable Australia to reap great benefits as this new technological area emerges.Read moreRead less
COMPLEX NETWORKS: DYNAMICS, OPTIMIZATION AND CONTROL. Complex networks such large power grids, the Internet, transportation networks and co-operation networks of all kinds provide challenges for frontier technologies particularly computing, communication and control. In particular, advanced societies have become dependent on large infrastructure networks to an extent beyond our capability to plan and control them. The recent spate of collapses in power grids and virus attacks on the Internet i ....COMPLEX NETWORKS: DYNAMICS, OPTIMIZATION AND CONTROL. Complex networks such large power grids, the Internet, transportation networks and co-operation networks of all kinds provide challenges for frontier technologies particularly computing, communication and control. In particular, advanced societies have become dependent on large infrastructure networks to an extent beyond our capability to plan and control them. The recent spate of collapses in power grids and virus attacks on the Internet illustrate the need for research on modelling, analysis of behaviour, planning and control in such networks. This project aims to establish research in this area for Australia's benefit.Read moreRead less
Dynamics and Security Control of Complex Networks. The research will yield basic techniques to analyse, design and operate complex networks so that security, as well as performance, is achieved. These techniques will be further developed towards particular applications including power grids and telecommunication networks. However, the emphasis is on providing basic ideas and techniques.
Development of robust adaptive and nonlinear control methodologies. Techniques will be developed that will allow industrial plants to operate with lower direct or environmental cost, and airborne vehicles to operate more efficiently or more safely.