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Chaos & graphics Associate Editor: Clifford A. Pickover, IBM T.J. Watson Research Laboratory, Yorktown Heights, New York 10598, U.S.A.
Robotics & Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 5, No. 213, pp. 277-278, 1989 Pergamon Press plc. Printed in Great Britain
ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcing a new section in Computers & Graphics Commencing Volume 13, No. 1, 1989 "CHAOS & GRAPHICS" Associate Editor: Clifford A. Pickover, IBM T. J. Watson Research Laboratory, Yorktown Heights,
New York 10598, U.S.A Chaos theory is an exciting, growing field which usually involves the study of a range of phenomena exhibiting a sensitive dependence on initial conditions. Although chaos often seems totally "random" and unpredictable, it actually obeys strict mathematical rules derived from equations that can be formulated and studied. One of the principle research tools for the study of chaos is computer graphics. The "Chaos & Graphics" section of Computers & Graphics, an international journal, presents articles, notes, and tutorials on the seemingly paradoxical combination of randomness and structure in systems of mathematical, physical, biological, electrical, chemical, and artistic interest. The general purpose is to show how complicated graphical behavior and structures can arise in systems which are based on simple rules. Topics include: • iteration • cellular automata • bifurcation maps • fractals • Julia sets • "Life" • creation of the patterns of nature from simple rules • phase plane portraits • . . primarily aesthetic and unusual graphics drawn from the universe o f mathematics. The resulting pictures should be of interest to a wide spectrum of scientists and artists. Short computational recipes are included wherever possible• Pergamon Press plc, Headington Hill Hall, Oxford, OX3 0BW, U.K. Pergamon Press Inc., Fairview Park, Elmsford, New York 10523, U.S.A.
IFAC/CIRP/IFIP/IFORS International Workshop on DECISIONAL STRUCTURES IN AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING Genova, Italy 18-21 September 1989
Aim o f the workshop Management and control of complex automated manufacturing plants call for integrated Decisional Architectures, catering for effective resource sharing, and developing efficient activity timing. At present, the major difficulties stem from the complexity of the design problems involved, and the industrial need of an easy implementability. Multinational efforts on these design problems must be increased as well as cooperation among industries, research centers and universities. The aim of this Workshop, therefore, is to offer a "forum" to discuss the most recent results on developments and applications of Production Management Architectures• 277
ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcing a new section in Computers & Graphics Commencing Volume 13, No. 1, 1989 "CHAOS & GRAPHICS" Associate Editor: Clifford A. Pickover, IBM T. J. Watson Research Laboratory, Yorktown Heights,
New York 10598, U.S.A Chaos theory is an exciting, growing field which usually involves the study of a range of phenomena exhibiting a sensitive dependence on initial conditions. Although chaos often seems totally "random" and unpredictable, it actually obeys strict mathematical rules derived from equations that can be formulated and studied. One of the principle research tools for the study of chaos is computer graphics. The "Chaos & Graphics" section of Computers & Graphics, an international journal, presents articles, notes, and tutorials on the seemingly paradoxical combination of randomness and structure in systems of mathematical, physical, biological, electrical, chemical, and artistic interest. The general purpose is to show how complicated graphical behavior and structures can arise in systems which are based on simple rules. Topics include: • iteration • cellular automata • bifurcation maps • fractals • Julia sets • "Life" • creation of the patterns of nature from simple rules • phase plane portraits • . . primarily aesthetic and unusual graphics drawn from the universe o f mathematics. The resulting pictures should be of interest to a wide spectrum of scientists and artists. Short computational recipes are included wherever possible• Pergamon Press plc, Headington Hill Hall, Oxford, OX3 0BW, U.K. Pergamon Press Inc., Fairview Park, Elmsford, New York 10523, U.S.A.
IFAC/CIRP/IFIP/IFORS International Workshop on DECISIONAL STRUCTURES IN AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING Genova, Italy 18-21 September 1989
Aim o f the workshop Management and control of complex automated manufacturing plants call for integrated Decisional Architectures, catering for effective resource sharing, and developing efficient activity timing. At present, the major difficulties stem from the complexity of the design problems involved, and the industrial need of an easy implementability. Multinational efforts on these design problems must be increased as well as cooperation among industries, research centers and universities. The aim of this Workshop, therefore, is to offer a "forum" to discuss the most recent results on developments and applications of Production Management Architectures• 277