The group develops basic methods in nonlinear dynamics, pattern formation, scientific computing, and multiscale modeling and applies them to practical problems. Nonlinear partial differential equations play a central role; expertise includes numerical analysis and scientific computing as well as model formulation, model reduction and analysis of coherent structures. We also develop hybrid models coupling stochastic particle and deterministic density approaches and study stochastic differential equations. The major application area is multiscale plasma modeling; other applications are population and vegetation dynamics as well as theoretical particle physics.

More information can be found on

• Discharge modeling for plasma technology and for lightning
• Analysis of numerical methods for differential equations
• Analysis of coherent structures

or in the personal homepages of the staff scientists (including publications):

• Ute Ebert (group leader): http://homepages.cwi.nl/~ebert/
• Willem Hundsdorfer: http://homepages.cwi.nl/~willem/
• Jens Rademacher: http://homepages.cwi.nl/~rademach/