alien@cpoint.UUCP (Alien Wells) (12/16/88)
CHAOS & COMPUTERS A Practical Symposium on the Application of Chaos Theory to the Issues of Computer Design You are invited to participate in two days of practical seminars on several topics at the intersection of chaos physics and computer design. Chaos is "a shorthand name for a fast-growing movement that is reshaping the fabric of the scientific establishment." Practical use of chaos in computer design - from image compression and the dynamics of distributed systems to the use of learning algorithms in building dynamical models - is the topic of this important event. Including presentations by the leading researchers in the field, the symposium is designed as an introduction for computer scientists and electrical engineers to the application of this exciting new science. Seminar leaders include: - Norman Packard and Jim Crutchfield, two members of the original Santa Cruz Chaos Cabal - Bernardo Huberman, co-inventor of a self-repairing parallel computer which uses dynamical attractors and co-discoveror of the existence of chaos in Josephson junctions - Michael Barnsley, author of the recently published and highly praised text 'Fractals Everywhere' - Stephen Omohundro, co-founder of the definitive journal of chaos research, 'Complex Systems Research' We hope you will join us in the second of a continuing series of symposia on topics of importance to the computer industry. PROGRAM Sunday, February 5, 1989 3:00-7:00pm Check-In 7:00pm Hors d'Ouevres 8:00pm Dinner followed by Keynote Dr. Norman Packard Address Monday, February 6, 1989 7:00-8:00am Buffet and/or Full Breakfast 8:00-9:30am Learning to Model Complex Norman H. Packard, PhD Dynamics 9:45-11:15am The Geometric Algorithms for Stephen M. Omohundro, PhD Modelling and Dynamics 11:15am-4:30pm Free Time 4:30-6:00pm Fractal Image Compression Michael Barnsley, PhD 7:00pm Hors d'Ouevres 8:00pm Dinner Tuesday, February 7, 1989 6:00-8:00am Buffet and/or Full Breakfast 8:00-9:30am The Ecology of Computation Bernardo Huberman, PhD 10:15-11:45am Artificial Science and the James Crutchfield, PhD Dynamics of Signals SYMPOSIUM SPONSORS Electronic Design Magazine - Electronic Design is the world's largest magazine serving design and development engineers. It is published twice each month to over 190,000 engineers in the worldwide electronics OEM marketplace. Each issue includes article on the latest technology developments and product innovations, as well as application techniques and news analysis. VNU Business Publications - the publisher of Electronic Design, VNU is the largest international publisher of technology magazines. The company publishes 70 magazines serving the readers in the electronics and computer worldwide market. Clearpoint Research Foundation - created by the founders of Clearpoint Research Corporation, the Foundation sponsors symposia and basic research on topics of significance to the computer industry. LOCATION Topnotch at Stowe, a year-round resort in the Green Mountains of Vermont, is just a 4-hour drive from Boston, 2 hours from Montreal, and Burlington, serviced by major airlines, is just 45 minutes away. Topnotch offers 120 acres of cross-country ski trails, down-hill skiing on Mt. Mansfield, ice-skating, tobogganing, snow-shoeing, or even jingling sleigh rides. The perfect winter ski resort, Topnotch also provides a mini-health spa complete with men's and women's saunas, whirlpool and massage facilities. And Topnotch meals are prepared under direction of one of the first 15 Master Chefs in the United States. SIGN UP Date: Sunday, February 5th through Tuesday February 7th Cost: Regular price: $350 Senior Citizen/Student price: $200 Lodging/Single Occupancy $165.50/day Lodging/Double Occupancy $112.50/person/day To get a full brochure with a reservation request, contact: Janet Fannon Clearpoint Research Foundation 99 South Street Hopkinton, MA 01748-9988 (508) 435-2000