The goal of the proposed programme is to address the foundations for the different levels of stochastic descriptions in nonlinear systems, to provide the further development of analytical and numerical tools, and the investigation of specific problems, as they arise in different areas of research, described by stochastic nonlinear theories.
The programme shall intensify the exchange between the specialists in physics, chemistry and biology with the aim of focusing the ongoing European investigations of stochastic methods used in fundamental and applied dynamical problems. Existing collaborations shall be strengthened, and new contacts shall be established, with a special emphasis on the dialogue between theoreticians and applied scientists on stochastic nonlinear dynamics. Furthermore, the program will provide a forum for young European scientists where they can learn about this new expanding field of interdisciplinary research.
Keywords: Non-equilibrium, Order by noise, Stochastic resonance, Stochastic ratchets, Escape rates