Numerical mathematics

group leader

prof. Ivan Slapničar, PhD

associates

assist. prof. Nevena Jakovčević Stor, PhD
Marija Čatipović, MSc Math.
Petra Marija De Micheli Vitturi, MSc Math.

Research topics

  1. Generic numerical linear algebra for matrices with elements in one of eight number systems – real numbers, complkex numbers, quaternions, reduced biquaternions and dual numbers of those four types of numbers:
    • accurate and fast matrix algorithms
    • solving eigenvalue and singular value problems
    • QR factorization
    • algorithms for structured matrices
    • perturbation theory fot the above problems
  2. Applications of generic algorithms to:
    • solving least squares problems
    • image analysis and classification
    • computation of generalized inverses
    • computing zeros of polynomials
  3. Operator theory
  4. Fast optimal damping of oscillating systems
  5. Discrete evolutionary models for periodical organisms
  6. Applications of quaternions and reduced biquaternions on image processing
  7. Analysis of symmetric polynomials and their combinatorial interpretations and applications

Description of laboratory and equipment

Four computers and two workstations.

Contacts with academic and other institutions

  • Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT), India
  • University of Cádiz, Spain
  • Berlin University of Technology, Germany
  • The Pennsylvania State University, USA
  • École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, School of Applied Mathematics and Informatics (MATHOS), Croatia
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
  • Utah State University, USA
  • Adolfo Ibáñez University, Santiago, Chile
  • University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science (PMF), Croatia
project title

Matrix Algorithms and Applications (MATAL)

Description of research in a 1-year term

  • An improved algorithm for deflating singular values of semi-arrow matrices will be developed. In addition to the standard approach, the algorithm is based on a detailed analysis of 2×2 submatrices.
  • Generic algorithms will be developed for computing eigenvalues and vectors, singular values and vectors, and QR decompositions for matrices whose elements are in one of eight number systems – real numbers, complex numbers, quaternions, reduced biquaternions, and dual numbers of the previously mentioned numbers. The only parts where the algorithms may differ are the computation of the Householder reflector and Givens rotation.
  • The algorithms from the previous point will be applied to solving the least squares problem, image processing and classification, computing generalized inverses, and computing zeros of polynomials.
  • In a similar way, a generic algorithm will be developed for the Falk-Langemeyer method for computing eigenvalues of vectors of definite pairs of matrices.
  • All algorithms will be implemented in the Julia programming language.
  • The possible application of algorithms for arrow, DPR1 and DPRk matrices, and other matrix algorithms to the analysis of ultrasound images will be examined.