Workshop on Theory and Applications of the Hyperbolic Metric

Monday September 3rd  -  Friday September 7th  2007

University of Bristol


The hyperbolic metric is both a powerful tool in complex analysis and an interesting object of study in its own right.  This workshop is intended to serve both as a research conference for mathematicians whose research involves the hyperbolic metric, and as an introduction to the subject for graduate students who wish to learn about it from scratch.  The workshop will feature two introductory courses of five lectures each:

        Professor Alan Beardon   (University of Cambridge)    The hyperbolic metric and its properties

      Professor David Minda     (University of Cincinnati)      Applications of the hyperbolic metric in complex analysis
 

The workshop will begin with registration and a buffet lunch from 12.00 on Monday 3rd September and conclude with lunch on Friday 7th September.  The first two sessions will consist only of introductory lectures, so those already familiar with the hyperbolic metric may if they wish arrive at lunchtime on Tuesday 4th.  The afternoon sessions will consist of research talks and survey talks on various aspects of the subject. There will be discussion sessions led by the lecturers, for those attending the introductory courses to consolidate what they have learnt. Several rooms will available throughout the week for collaborative work.

Lunch will be provided each day, and there will be a registration fee of £15 to cover this. For evening meals, there are many good options within easy walking distance of the university in Bristol's city centre.  There will be no formal conference dinner.

Funding

We have some funding from the Heilbronn Institute to contribute towards travel and accommodation expenses for UK graduate students attending the workshop, especially those who do not already have EPSRC funding for research-related travel.  If you would like to be considered for funding, please let us know when you register.

Accommodation

We will provide accommodation for speakers (at the Marriott Hotel on College Green in Bristol city centre).
Other participants should arrange their own accommodation for the week. Here is some useful accommodation information.


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