Sponsors:
University of Bergen, University of Oslo, NTNU, University of
Tromsø
Program: There will be three lecture series and extensive problem sessions in both the mathematics of coding theory and applications, and on connections to other areas of mathematics. Their topics will include: Introduction to coding theory, expander codes, tornado codes, density evolution, fountain codes, algebraic-geometric codes, LDPC codes, pseudo-codewords, association schemes, combinatorial designs, cyclic codes, algebraic decoding, codes over rings, matroid theory.
Detailed schedule (may be subject to minor changes)
Notes for Shokrollahis lectures: Lecture 1 Lecture 2a Lecture 2b Lecture 3 Lecture 4 Lecture 5 Lecture 6
Location:
The school will be held at Sophus Lie Conference Center in Nordfjordeid.
Nordfjordeid,
the birthplace of Sophus Lie, is a
small town in the fjords of the west coast of Norway, halfway between
Bergen and Trondheim.
The Conference Center is located at Fjordane Folkehøgskule,
situated just
above Nordfjordeid, where the valley meets the fjord.
Local guides will advice the participants on hikes in the nearby mountains.
Arrival: Sunday evening 17. or Monday morning 18. June
Departure:Friday evening 22. or Saturday morning 23. June.
How to arrive: For detailed travel information consult the home page of the conference center at http://www.math.uio.no/nordfjordeid/nordfjord.html
The following are the main possibilities:
a) By Plane: The natural place to fly to is Sandane via
Oslo or Bergen.
This airport is only 5 km from Nordfjordeid,
and there is bus/taxi service from there.
b) By Bus: There is relatively good bus service between Oslo
and Nordfjordeid, and Bergen and Nordfjordeid, but it takes 9 and
6 hours respectively.
c) By Boat and Bus: There is also a good express boat service between
Bergen and Måløy, with bus connection between
Måløy and
Nordfjordeid, it takes about 5 hours altogether.
Weather: The weather is fairly unstable at Nordfjordeid. From cold, rain and wind to sunny and warm. The temperature is seldom below 10 and go up to 25 if we are lucky. It is advisable to bring a sweater and a jacket.
Registration fee: 200 NOK. The registration fee is payable at arrival (no credit cards).
Registration deadline is May 1st 2007
For registration and further
information please contact
R. Pettersen, Dep. of Math., Boks 1053 Blindern, N-0316 Oslo, Norway.
e-mail:ragnarep at math.uio.no