[ont.events] ICR May 18 Prof Colbourn Research Trends on Network Reliability

cfry@watdcsu.waterloo.edu (C.Fry - Inst. Computer Research) (05/12/88)

                       Research Trends on Network Reliability

          by

          Prof. Charlie Colbourn

          of

          Dept. of Combinatorics and Optimization
          University of Waterloo

          Abstract

          Combinatorial reliability theory for network analysis is a  field
          which is moving rapidly from infancy to maturity.  This talk out-
          lines the traditional directions of the field, assuming little or
          no  background  in  the  area.   At UW, many new results in these
          traditional directions have been obtained, and a  number  of  in-
          teresting new directions taken.  The main focus of the talk is an
          overview of the current research at UW in combinatorial reliabil-
          ity theory.  In particular, I will discuss recent research due to
          Hosam AboElFotoh, Rob Day, Brad  Debroni,  Ehab  Elmallah,  Wendy
          Myrvold, Lou Nel and the speaker.

          DATE:     Wednesday, May 18, 1988

          TIME:     3:30 p.m.

          PLACE:    DC 1302

          Everyone is welcome.  Refreshments served.