THEMATIC TERM
Semigroups, Algorithms, Automata and
Languages
May, June and July 2001
The thematic term shall be held at the International
Centre of Mathematics, CIM, in Coimbra.
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Gracinda M. S. Gomes (University of Lisbon;
CAUL) |
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Jean-Eric
Pin (LIAFA, CNRS, University Paris VII) |
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Pedro V. Silva
(University of Porto; CMUP) |
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Program of the thematic
term
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The Term is designed to make Coimbra the gathering point
of researchers in the subjects of semigroup theory and automata theory
during the months of May, June and July 2001. Besides providing a basepoint
for the development of joint research projects, the Term includes multiple
activities such as specialized schools and workshops on relevant specific
subjects. Postgraduate students will be particularly welcome.
Each school consists of several 5 hour courses held by
prominent researchers. The workshops include 50 minute invited lectures and
a limited number of 20 minute talks on the specific topics of the workshop,
proposed by the participants. Anyone wishing to present such a
communication is invited to submit a 1 to 2 page long abstract before
February 28 to the e-mail address term2001@cii.fc.ul.pt.
The programme of events is the following:
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School on Algorithmic
Aspects of the Theory of Semigroups and its Applications (May 2 to
11)
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Invited lecturers:
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J. Almeida (Porto) Finite
semigroups |
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C. Choffrut (Paris VII) Automatic
groups: an application of rational transducers |
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J. Fountain (York) Covers for
monoids |
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S. Margolis (Bar-Ilan) Inverse
semigroup theoretic methods in combinatorial and geometric group
theory |
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L. Ribes (Carleton) Profinite groups
and applications to finite semigroups |
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M. Sapir (Vanderbilt) Algorithmic
problems for group presentations |
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M. Volkov (Ekaterinburg) Semigroup
varieties: algorithmic and complexity-theoretical aspects |
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T. Wilke (Kiel) Temporal
logic |
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School on Automata and
Languages (June 4 to 8)
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Invited lecturers:
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M. Branco (Lisbon) Varieties of
languages |
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V. Bruyère (Mons) On Cobham's
Theorem |
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O. Carton (Marne-la-Vallée)
Infinite words and semigroups |
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A. Restivo (Palermo) Periodicity on
words |
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Workshop on Model Theory,
Profinite Topology and Semigroups (June 11 to
13)
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Invited lecturers:
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J. Almeida (Porto) |
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T. Coulbois (Paris VII) |
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H. Straubing (Boston
College) |
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P. Trotter (Tasmania) |
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P. Weil (Bordeaux) |
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School on Semigroups and
Applications (July 2 to 6)
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Invited lecturers:
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K. Auinger (Vienna) Existence varieties
of regular semigroups |
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M. Lawson (Bangor) Examples and
applications of inverse semigroups |
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W. D. Munn (Glasgow) Some results
on semigroup rings and semigroup-graded rings |
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A. Pereira do Lago (São Paulo) An
overview on free Burnside semigroups |
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Workshop on Presentations
and Geometry (July 9 to 11)
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Invited lecturers:
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R. Gilman (Stevens Inst. of
Tech.) |
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D. McAlister (DeKalb) |
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J. Meakin (Lincoln) |
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S. Pride (Glasgow) |
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N. Ruskuc
(St. Andrews) |
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B. Steinberg (Porto) |
The venue for all events is the Observatório da
Universidade de Coimbra, in the peaceful setting of Mount Santa Clara.
Anyone wishing information on how to get to Coimbra from either Lisbon or
Porto can visit the sites
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May school |
June events |
July events |
Full Term |
| Before March 16 |
Euro 100 |
Euro 100 |
Euro 100 |
Euro 200 |
| After March 16 |
Euro 120 |
Euro 120 |
Euro 120 |
Euro 240 |
In return for their fees, the participants are entitled to
receive school/workshop documentation and to participate freely in the
social activities, including the corresponding Term dinners, to be held on
May 10, June 12 and July 10. Accompanying persons wishing to join the
social programme will pay 75% of the normal fee. Early payments can be made
by international cheque addressed to ``Centro Internacional de
Matemática'' (CIM). The cheque should be sent to:
Patrícia Paraíba, C.A.U.L., Av. Prof. Gama Pinto 2, 1649-003
Lisboa, Portugal.
The Organizing Committee delegates full responsibility for the
accommodation arrangements to Abreu Travel. The suggested alternatives are
the following (price per room and night in PTE - breakfast included):
MAY
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Category |
Single room |
Double room |
| Hotel D. Luis |
*** |
7.700 |
9.650 |
| Hotel Ibis |
** |
8.725 |
9.625 |
JUNE/JULY
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Category |
Single room |
Double room |
| Hotel Oslo |
*** |
8.250 |
10.450 |
| Hotel Braganca |
*** |
5.500 |
9.460 |
| Hotel Almedina |
*** |
7.650 |
9.075 |
We should remark that Hotel D. Luis is not so close as the other hotels.
Those participants looking for cheap accommodation have also the choice of
Residencial Vitoria, where the price per person and night in a
double/triple room is PTE 2.500. Breakfast is not included.
Anyone wishing to book accommodation should fill the corresponding form(s)
and send it to
| Viagens Abreu, S.A. |
E-mail:
cpipa.coimbra@abreu.pt |
| C/o: Mrs. Carmen Ramalhao |
Fax: +351 239 855 529 |
| Rua da Sota, 2 |
Telephone: +351 239 855 520 |
| 3000-392 Coimbra |
PORTUGAL |
To be taken into consideration, the form(s) must be sent along with
appropriate payment: either cheque payable to VIAGENS ABREU, S.A. or by
credit card. The advised deadline for booking (after that you may have
trouble with your first choice) for the May (respectively June, July)
events is March 16 (respectively April 16, May 16). The next table display
the cancellation fees:
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May School |
June events |
July events |
| 100% refund |
until 31 March |
until 30 April |
until 31 May |
| 50% refund |
until 15 April |
until 15 May |
until 15 June |
| No refund |
after 15 April |
after 15 May |
after 15 June |
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Registration
Form
(To be sent to Patrícia
Paraíba, C.A.U.L., Av. Prof. Gama Pinto 2, 1649-003 Lisboa,
Portugal)
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Name:
Address:
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I want to participate in the following events:
( ) May school
( ) June school
( ) June workshop
( ) July school
( ) July workshop
I am interested in giving a 20 minute talk in the
( ) June workshop
( ) July workshop
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form
(To be sent to Carmen Ramalhao,
Viagens Rua da Sota, 2, 3000-392 Coimbra, Portugal)
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Last modification 15/02/01
