Subject: NA Digest, V. 16, # 33 NA Digest Monday, September 05, 2016 Volume 16 : Issue 33 Today's Editor: Daniel M. Dunlavy Sandia National Labs [log in to unmask] Today's Topics: Educational Materials on Optimizing GEMM New Book, Finite Element Methods for Eigenvalue Problems New Book, Learning LaTeX, Second Edition Domain Decomposition Methods, Norway, Feb 2017 Matrix Equations and Tensor Techniques, Italy, Feb 2017 Position, High Perf Comp, MPI for Plasma Physics Senior NA Position, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK Faculty Positions, Computational & PDE Modeling, Univ of Alabama Postdoc Position, Univ of South Carolina Contents, Information and Inference: A Journal of the IMA, 5 (3) Contents, Statistics, Optimization & Information Computing, 4 (3) Subscribe, unsubscribe, change address, or for na-digest archives: http://www.netlib.org/na-digest-html/faq.html Submissions for NA Digest: http://icl.cs.utk.edu/na-digest/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Robert van de Geijn [log in to unmask] Date: September 01, 2016 Subject: Educational Materials on Optimizing GEMM Over the years, how to optimize matrix-matrix multiplication has been a common exercise in courses on high-performance computing, computer architecture, compilers, and numerical linear algebra. In the past, some have found the wiki "How-to-optimize-gemm", created for one of my classes, useful. The wiki server where this was hosted is no longer functional. We have moved this material to https://github.com/flame/how-to-optimize-gemm/wiki/ A somewhat more advanced tutorial, BLISlab, that teaches the basic principles that underlie BLIS can also be found on github: https://github.com/flame/blislab (The document that describes the exercise is in file "tutorial.pdf" in that repository and is also available from arXiv: http://arxiv.org/abs/1609.00076). We hope you will find these materials useful and are always open to suggestions. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Jiguang Sun [log in to unmask] Date: September 01, 2016 Subject: New Book, Finite Element Methods for Eigenvalue Problems Finite Element Methods for Eigenvalue Problems Jiguang Sun, Aihui Zhou July 18, 2016 by Chapman and Hall/CRC Reference - 343 Pages - 47 B/W Illustrations ISBN 9781482254648 - CAT# K23972 Series: Monographs and Research Notes in Mathematics Summary: This book covers finite element methods for several typical eigenvalues that arise from science and engineering. Both theory and implementation are covered in depth at the graduate level. The background for typical eigenvalue problems is included along with functional analysis tools, finite element discretization methods, convergence analysis, techniques for matrix evaluation problems, and computer implementation. The book also presents new methods, such as the discontinuous Galerkin method, and new problems, such as the transmission eigenvalue problem. Features: Offers an up-to-date treatment of the finite element method and eigenvalue problems that have been significantly expanding Provides a systematic study of theory, algorithm, and implementation of finite element methods for eigenvalue problems Includes MATLAB codes for eigenvalue problems Covers typical eigenvalue problems along with new methods. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Bruce Bailey [log in to unmask] Date: August 31, 2016 Subject: New Book, Learning LaTeX, Second Edition Learning LaTeX, Second Edition, by David F. Griffiths and Desmond J. Higham. x + 103 pages / Softcover / 978-1-611974-41-6 / List Price $29.00 / SIAM Member Price $20.30 / OT148 "For years, my only system for training students to LaTeX has been to hand them a copy of Learning LaTeX and to tell them to start writing. This has worked without fail for dozens of students. I never would have thought it possible, but the new edition is a substantial improvement with the additional coverage of BiBTeX, Beamer, and posters. Learning LaTeX should be handed to new graduate students in mathematical sciences along with their office key and ID card." -Don Estep, Colorado State University. Here is a short, well-written book that covers the material essential for learning LaTeX. It includes incisive examples that teach LaTeX in a powerful yet abbreviated fashion. This is the handbook to have if you don't want to wade through extraneous material. This second edition of the well-regarded and highly successful book includes additional material on the American Mathematical Society packages for typesetting additional mathematical symbols and multi- line displays; the BiBTeX program for creating bibliographies; the Beamer package for creating presentations; and the a0poster class for creating posters. To order or for more about this book, including links to its table of contents, preface, and index, please visit http://bookstore.siam.org/ot148/ . ------------------------------------------------------- From: Petter Bjorstad [log in to unmask] Date: August 29, 2016 Subject: Domain Decomposition Methods, Norway, Feb 2017 The DD24 Conference is now open for registration and submission of Contributed Papers / Posters. The Conference will take place from Feb. 6th. to Feb. 10th. in Longyearbyen, Svalbard. This is the Northernmost destination on the planet that can be reached by a regular, commercial flight. Please see the Conference WEB page for additional info. http://www.ddm.org/dd24/ The conference will have 12 invited, plenary speakers and 18 scheduled minisymposia with more than 100 speakers. (See the web-page) Join us in the Arctic Night ! (There will be no daylight from the beginning to the end), home of the polar bears! The Local Organizing Committee email: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Federico Poloni [log in to unmask] Date: August 31, 2016 Subject: Matrix Equations and Tensor Techniques, Italy, Feb 2017 The 2017 Matrix Equations and Tensor Techniques workshop will be held in Pisa, Italy, on 13-14 February 2017. It is the seventh in a series of biennial workshops on matrix equations and tensor techniques. As in the previous meetings, the focus will be on the latest developments in the theory, computation and applications of linear and nonlinear matrix equations and tensor equations. Further information and registration: http://delone.dm.unipi.it/mett17 Deadlines: - Abstract submission: December 4, 2016 - Acceptance notification: December 16, 2016 - Registration: January 27, 2017 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Roman Hatzky [log in to unmask] Date: September 01, 2016 Subject: Position, High Perf Comp, MPI for Plasma Physics On behalf of the European Fusion Community the Max-Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) offers an opportunity to participate in a group (http://www.efda-hlst.eu) for the high level support of European code developments for magnetic fusion related plasma physics and material modelling. Experts in high performance computing (HPC) are invited to apply for a position in this group. More information can be found under the code number 44/16 at: http://www.ipp.mpg.de/4096489/job_full_offer_10710630 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Nick Gould [log in to unmask] Date: August 31, 2016 Subject: Senior NA Position, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK We have an opening for a senior researcher to join the Numerical Analysis Group at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, near Oxford, England. The Group's main focus is on topics relating to large-scale numerical linear algebra and optimization. The position will involve undertaking novel independent and collaborative scientific research at an international level in an area of computational numerical analysis that complements and contributes to the work of the Group, and is in line with the Group's current EPSRC research grant "Least Squares: Fit for the Future". The role will also contribute to developing, supporting and maintaining software within one or more of the Group's key software projects (notably HSL, SPRAL and GALAHAD). Further responsibilities will include developing national and international research collaborations, working with colleagues on the development and expansion of projects involving STFC scientific facilities (notably the ISIS pulsed neutron and muon source, Diamond Light Source and RAL Space), and the writing of grant applications to secure future funding for numerical analysis research and software development projects. For further details, please visit http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AOL978/senior-numerical-analysis-researcher/ or contact us ([log in to unmask], [log in to unmask]) by email for particular queries. The closing date for applications is 09 October 2016, with interviews scheduled on a date to be confirmed. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Shan Zhao [log in to unmask] Date: August 29, 2016 Subject: Faculty Positions, Computational & PDE Modeling, Univ of Alabama The Department of Mathematics at The University of Alabama invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level, in the area of computational and PDE modeling, beginning on August 16, 2017. One position is in the areas of numerical solution of PDEs and computational modeling of multi-physics processes. The other is in the areas of PDE modeling and multiscale analysis. For both positions, we especially seek candidates whose research has potential applications in water related fields, such as fluid mechanics, transport problems, flood forecasting, flood inundation mapping, hydrologic analysis, surface runoff, groundwater modeling, porous and fractured media, and real-time simulation and forecasting, in order to foster collaborations with the recently established National Water Center (NWC) in Tuscaloosa (water.noaa.gov). Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in mathematics or a closely related field by August 16, 2017. Preference will be given to applicants with postdoctoral experience. Candidates with strong track record and well documented success in external funding will be considered at the rank of Associate Professor. Applicants should complete the online application at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/38925. The application should include a letter of application, a current curriculum vita, a research statement, a teaching statement, and three letters of recommendation (one of which concerns teaching). The recommendation letters should be sent electronically to: [log in to unmask] Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis starting December 1st, and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Lili Ju [log in to unmask] Date: August 29, 2016 Subject: Postdoc Position, Univ of South Carolina Postdoc position Department of Mathematics University of South Carolina USA A postdoctoral position is available immediately in computational ocean modeling. The project involves the design, implementation, and testing of advanced numerical algorithms and/or their parallel implementation for spatially-dependent time stepping methods, for large time-step schemes, and for variable resolution spatial mesh generation. The postdoc joining the team would work on one or more of these research directions. This appointment is renewable for up to three years. Regardless of the areas of Ph.D. degree obtained, desirable skills include algorithm development, testing, and implementation and sophisticated computing capabilities. Some knowledge of climate modeling is desirable. Inquiries and applications should be addressed to Lili Ju, [log in to unmask] If applying, please send, to this email address, a current CV and have 2 letters of reference sent to this address as well. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Neha Mistry [log in to unmask] Date: September 02, 2016 Subject: Contents, Information and Inference: A Journal of the IMA, 5 (3) Information and Inference: A Journal of the IMA. 5 (3) This issue is available at http://www.oxfordjournals.org/page/6856/11 Super-resolution of point sources via convex programming, Carlos Fernandez-Granda http://www.oxfordjournals.org/page/6856/12 Detecting the large entries of a sparse covariance matrix in sub-quadratic time, Ofer Shwartz and Boaz Nadler http://www.oxfordjournals.org/page/6856/13 Near-optimal estimation of simultaneously sparse and low-rank matrices from nested linear measurements, Sohail Bahmani and Justin Romberg http://www.oxfordjournals.org/page/6856/14 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Prof. David G. Yu [log in to unmask] Date: August 31, 2016 Subject: Contents, Statistics, Optimization & Information Computing, 4 (3) Statistics, optimization & information computing, Vol. 4 No. 3, http://www.iapress.org/index.php/soic/index A Comparison of Compressed Sensing and Sparse Recovery Algorithms Applied to Simula Applied to Simulation Data, Ya Ju Fan, Chandrika Kamath, DOI 10.19139/soic.v4i3.207 A Criterion for Testing Hypothesis about Impulse Response Function, Iryna Rozora, Yu. V Kozachenko, DOI 10.19139/soic.v4i3.222 A statistical model of macromolecules dynamics for Fluorescence Correlation Correlation Spectroscopy data analysis, Dmitri Koroliouk, Vladimir Semenovich Koroliuk, Eleonora Nicolai, Paolo Bisegna, L Bisegna, Lorenzo Stella, Nicola Rosato, DOI 10.19139/soic.v4i3.219 Learning Unknown Structure in CRFs via Adaptive Gradient Projection Method Method, Wei Xue, Wensheng Zhang, DOI 10.19139/soic.v4i3.228 On Size Biased Kumaraswamy Distribution, Dreamlee Sharma, Tapan Kumar Chakrabarty, DOI 10.1 10.19139/soic.v4i3.217 Nonmonotone Spectral Gradient Method for l_1-regularized Least Squares, Wanyou Cheng, Qingjie Hu, DOI 10.19139/soic.v4i3.230 ------------------------------------------------------- End of Digest **************************