The numerical simulation of mathematical models described by partial differential equations (PDEs) or large systems of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) is nowadays an important tool for research in almost every scientific discipline. Yet, the use of such models is often limited by the available computational resources.
Over the last decade, a variety of algorithms have been developed which compute, for a given numerical ODE/PDE model, a mathematically certified surrogate that can be simulated in a small fraction of the time required for the solution of the original model. These techniques, known as model order reduction (MOR), are now becoming an integral part in many simulation workflows which otherwise would be infeasible, even on the largest available supercomputers.
See the MOR Wiki for more information.
pyMOR is a free software library for building model order reduction applications with the Python programming language. Implemented algorithms include reduced basis methods as well as system-theoretic methods. Some of the available methods are:
All algorithms in pyMOR are formulated in terms of abstract interfaces for seamless integration with external PDE solver packages. Currently, there is support for deal.II, DUNE, FEniCS, and NGSolve. Custom (domain specific) solvers can be easily integrated with pyMOR. Moreover, pure Python implementations of FEM (Finite Element Method) and FVM (Finite Volume Method) discretizations using the NumPy/SciPy scientific computing stack are provided for getting started quickly.
The pyMOR School is the third event for current and future pyMOR users and developers. It will take place at the Seminarraumzentrum WWU Münster from Monday noon (October 4th) to Friday noon (October 8th).
The School will consist of introductory lectures on the MOR methods available in pyMOR combined with interactive pyMOR tutorial and exercise sessions. Further, participants are encouraged to bring their own projects to work on during the school with the support of the pyMOR developers.
See our Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information.
We are trying our best to ensure everybody can safely attend the event. Following federal state, city and university rules is ensured in all activities. The number of in-person participants is limited to 35, which will be distributed across multiple rooms to allow ample spacing between participants. As a contact tracing measure, seating plans will be kept. The full list of measures is available here.
For people who can only join virtually the lectures will be live-streamed, with questions through a live chat. Participation in the coding/exercise sessions, will only be possible in person however.
The pyMOR School 2021 is organized by: