Workshop on
“The Structure of Phase Space in Chemical Reaction Dynamics”
PhaSChem07
Madrid, 28 November - 1 December 2007
Scope
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The usual concept of a chemical reaction is a process in which reactants
are transformed into products after passing through a transition state.
Actually, this basic idea extends beyond chemistry; analogues can be
found in several fields; e.g., in celestial mechanics in which,
e.g., objects may be captured by a planet after passing through a
transition state; in stellar physics wherein the rate of escape of stars
from a cluster is regulated by a transition state, and in nuclear physics.
All of these seemingly disparate problems can be reconciled using methods
developed in the context of Dynamical Systems Theory. Conversely,
applying these new methods in diverse areas can lead to unexpected
cross-pollination between fields. The goal of this conference is to
bring together mathematicians working in Dynamical Systems Theory with
researchers interested in actual applications to chemical reaction dynamics
and related areas. The objective of the workshop is to provide a forum for
recent advances in the theory and application of TST to be discussed with
a view to mapping out fruitful future research directions.
Scientific Committee
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F. Borondo (Universidad Autonoma de Madrid)
R. M. Benito (Universidad Politecnica de Madrid)
A. Delshams (Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya)
D. Farrelly (Universidad Autonoma de Madrid and Utah State University)
A. Jorba (Universitat de Barcelona)
Organizing Committee
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F. Borondo (Universidad Autonoma de Madrid)
R. M. Benito (Universidad Politecnica de Madrid)
F. J. Arranz (Universidad Politecnica de Madrid)
J. C. Losada (Universidad Politecnica de Madrid)
L. Seidel (Universidad Politecnica de Madrid)
Speakers
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T. Bartsch (Loughborough U., UK),
R.M. Benito (U. Politecnica Madrid),
J. M. Bofill (U. Barcelona),
F. Borondo (U. Autonoma Madrid),
A. Elipe (U. Zaragoza),
D. Farrelly (U. Autonoma Madrid and Utah State U.),
P. Garcia-Müller (INTA, Madrid),
M. Gidea (Northeastern Illinois U.),
X. Jimenez (U. Barcelona),
R. Hernández (Georgia Tech),
A. Jorba (U. Barcelona),
V. Lanchares (U. de la Rioja),
R. de la Llave (U. Texas, Austin),
J. Palacián (U. Publica Navarra),
R. Paskauskas (Georgia Tech),
P. Roldan (U. Politecnica Catalunya),
T. Seara (U. Politecnica Catalunya),
C. Simo (U. Barcelona), T. Uzer (Georgia Tech),
H.Waalkens (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen),
P. Yanguas (U. Publica Navarra).
Scientific program
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T. Bartsch, “Time-dependent transition state theory”
R. M. Benito and F. Borondo, “Arnold diffusion in XCN molecular systems”
J.M. Bofill and X. Gimenez, “Beyond TST: quantum and classical reaction path
approaches to rate constant calculations”
A. Elipe, “An analytical model for a lunar orbiter”
D. Farrelly, “Chaos assisted capture. Applications in celestial mechanics and
atomic physics”
P. Garcia-Müller, “LiNC?LiCN isomerisation in solutions”
M. Gidea, "Topological methods for detection of trajectories in normally
hyperbolic
systems”
R. Hernández, "Transition State Theory in Noisy Chemical Dynamics".
A. Jorba, t.b.a.
V. Lanchares, “Rydberg hydrogen atoms near a metallic surface: stark regime and
Ionization dynamics”
R. de la Llave, “Normally hyperbolic invariant manifolds and phase space
transport”
J. Palacián, “Computacional strategies in transition state theory”
R. Paskauskas, "The problem of anomalous energy flow from a dynamical systems
theory point of view"
P. Roldán, “The scattering map in the three body problem”
T. Seara, “Phase space structures in Arnold diffusion”.
C. Simo, “Tools to explain the global dynamics in simple maps”
T. Uzer, "Sticky barriers to vibrational energy flow in molecules"
H. Waalkens, “Theory of classical and quantum reaction dynamics in
multidimensional Systems”
P. Yanguas, “Characterizing the transition state of the LiNC?LiCN isomerisation
In three degrees of freedom”
Timetable
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Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Nov. 28 Nov. 29 Nov. 30 Dec. 1
09:30-10:15 ------------
10:15-11:00 ------------
11:00-12:00 ------------ COFFEE BREAK COFFEE BREAK COFFEE BREAK
12:00-12:45 REGISTRATION
12:45-13:30 REGISTRATION
13:30-15:15 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
15:15-16:00 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
16:00-16:45 ------------
16:45-17:30 COFFEE BREAK ------------
17:30-18:00 ------------ ------------ ------------
Registration
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The number of participants is limited. No registration fee will be charged
and local expenses (hotel and lunches) will be covered by the organization.
However, to attend the workshop you registration must be accepted.
A sample of the registration form is attached and they are also available
in our web page at: http://www.uam.es/quimica/phaschem07 .
Please fill it out and sent to the email address: [log in to unmask]
Conference site
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The workshop will take place at the Holiday Inn in Tres Cantos, a small town
just north of Madrid, with excellent rail connections to the both Madrid
airport and the city.
Free WiFi access to internet is available in the common areas, and practically
all rooms.
For details on how to get there visit the web page:
http://www.madrid-trescantos.hiexpress.com
Support
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The workshop is supported by Comunidad Autonoma de Madrid, Universidad Autonoma
de Madrid and Fundacion Imdea-Matemáticas.
For more information contact Prof. F. Borondo at: [log in to unmask]
or visit our web page at: http://www.uam.es/quimica/phaschem07
(available November 1).
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REGISTRATION FORM
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