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Janis Bajars defends thesis on simulation of Hamiltonian systems
CWI researcher Janis Bajars has developed new methods for numerical simulations of forced Hamiltonian systems. These can be used to simulate complex problems such as the development of internal ocean waves or …
Paul Klint in Labyrint on 5 December
In 2012 the 100th birthday of Alan Turing has been celebrated worldwide. Turing deciphered the Enigma code during World War II and is considered to be founder of Computer Science and Artificial …
Faster computation times for numerical solutions
Shock waves are difficult to simulate on a computer. Due to the large, rapid changes, often oscillations occur in the mathematical solutions.
Faster computation times for numerical solutions of shock waves
Shock waves are difficult to simulate on a computer. Due to the large, rapid changes, often oscillations occur in the mathematical solutions.
Better traffic flow at highway ramps with help of mathematics
Mathematical coordination of traffic control measures at highway ramps leads to a better traffic flow.
First top sector project for CWI in smart grids
CWI has been awarded its first research contract under the government’s top sector initiative. Together with the Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (TU/e), installation company Kropman Installatietechniek B.V.
Joost Batenburg professor Discrete Mathematics and Tomography at Leiden University
As of October 1, 2012, Joost Batenburg of Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) has been appointed Professor of Discrete Mathematics and Tomography at the Mathematical Institute of Leiden University.
CWI simulates brain activity on video cards
Neuroinformaticists of Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) in Amsterdam managed to simulate complex brain activity on simple video cards. The simulated brain contains 50,000 neurons communicating with 35 million signals per second. …
