This three day workshop on variational problems in geometry of higher order will be held at the Konrad-Zuse-Zentrum für Informationstechnik Berlin. It is a joint project of the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute), the SFB 647 "Raum-Zeit-Materie", and the Free University Berlin.
During the last twenty years, there has been increasing interest in higher order differential equation to describe the geometric motion of fluid interfaces, materials, and biological membranes, and in image restoration.
This event intends to bring together geometers, analysts, and numerical analysts working in this challenging field of research. It is meant to give the participants an overview of the current state of research.The format of the workshop will provide three to four one-hour lectures per day by invited speakers leaving generous breaks between talks for questions and informal scientific interaction. Young researchers are particularly encouraged to attend.