Sophus Lie Seminar at the University of Tromsø

It is a real problem that one experiences isolation performing research at the University of Tromsø. To intensify our investigations we created the scientific-research seminar "Sophus Lie" (named after the great norwegian mathematician, whose ideas we app ly and develop until nowadays). This is the only functioning research seminar at our Department and we united most active researches to periodic exposition and discussion of the most important achievements in our areas of investigations. These include: t he geometric theory of differential equations, quantization problems, noncommutative geometry and related subjects from analysis, applied mathematics, differential geometry and mathematical physics, dynamical systems and statistical physics. To intensify our research we need periodical scientific contacts with experts in various fields of mathematics. For our Department's money we can travel to the conferences, but this is usually a small amount, which does not allow to invite people or invite by the cost of reducing our own trips. To drive on research, in addition to our internal forces, we also established good scientifc contacts. But to develop them further and to establish new we need a finincial support. Thus we apply for 300.000 for 3 years. This w ould allow us to invite from 3 to 5 scientists yearly, which is really necessary in such a distant place as Tromsø. In addition to research support this external input would give a perspective to young scientists who are limited in selection of possibilit ies for their future carrier. All in all, this will raise the scientific level of the Mathematical Department of Tromsø University.