U.S. - France Cooperative Science: Conference on Computer Algebra and Differential Equations Conference, Grenoble, France, May 1988

题为“计算机代数和微分方程式”的美法联合研讨会将于1988年5月24日至27日在法国格勒诺布尔举行。组委会由Jean Della Dora、Evelyne Tournier(均为格勒诺布尔TIM3实验室)和Michael F.Singer(北卡罗来纳州立大学北卡罗来纳州立大学，北卡罗来纳州罗利市)组成。近年来，在微分方程组的形式解理论方面取得了一些进展。其中包括对微分方程式和差分方程式的幂级数、渐近解和闭合形式解的更深层次的理解。与此同时，计算机代数系统已经变得越来越复杂，并提供了将这些想法自动化的机会。这次研讨会的目的是让计算机代数工作者了解理论的发展，同时让理论领域的研究人员意识到计算机代数系统设计中出现的问题。B.Malgrange、J.P.Ramis和M.F.Singer教授将就微分方程组形式解的各个方面发表一系列说明性讲座，并将有几个额外的简短讲座。与会者将有时间研究所介绍的材料并进行非正式讨论。出席人数将限制在50人左右；其中25人来自法国，25人来自美国。通过限制出席人数，组织者希望改善条件，从而实现富有成效的思想交流。学术出版社已同意出版这次会议的会议记录。

A joint U.S. - France workshop entitled "Computer Algebra and Differential Equations" will be held in Grenoble, France from May 24 to May 27, 1988. The organizing committee consists of Jean Della Dora, Evelyne Tournier (both of the TIM3 Laboratory at Grenoble) and Michael F. Singer (at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C.). In recent years, there have been several advances in the theory of formal solutions of differential equations. These have included deeper understanding of power series, asymptotic and closed form solutions of differential equations and difference equations. At the same time, computer algebra systems have become more and more sophisticated and offer the opportunity to automate these ideas. The present workshop is planned to allow workers in computer algebra to learn of the theoretical developments and at the same time make the researchers in theoretical areas aware of questions arising in the design of computer algebra systems. Professors B. Malgrange, J.P. Ramis and M.F. Singer will deliver a series of expository lectures on various aspects of formal solutions of differential equations and there will also be a few additional short talks. Time will be allowed for the participants to study the material presented as well as hold informal discussions. Attendance will be limited to about 50 people; 25 from France and 25 from the United States. By limiting the attendance the organizers hope to enhance the conditions leading to a fruitful exchange of ideas. Academic Press has agreed to publish the proceedings of this conference.