First Announcement

The Research Group "Function spaces" in the Mathematical Institute of the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena organises a workshop on "Function Spaces and Applications" in Freyburg/Unstrut.

It is our intention to concentrate on various aspects of the theory of function spaces which are relevant in applications to partial differential operators, spectral theory, and fractal analysis. The topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Morrey-Type Spaces
• Weighted Function Spaces and Inequalities
• Embeddings and Envelopes
• Extensions and Traces

1. Lectures
   The programme of the conference consists of invited main lectures (speakers as above) and a limited number of short communications given by the participants.

   We are glad that the following speakers accepted our invitation to give plenary lectures

   • Oleg V. Besov,   Steklov Institute Moscow / Russia,
   • Viktor I. Burenkov,   Peoples Friendship University of Russia, Moscow / Russia,
   • Michail Gol'dman,   Peoples Friendship University of Russia, Moscow / Russia,
   • Dorothee D. Haroske,   Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena / Germany ,
   • Luboš Pick,   Charles University Prague / Czech Republic,
   • Hans Triebel,   Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena / Germany .

   Please indicate your intention to give a talk and do not forget to send us your abstract in the enclosed (preliminary) registration form ! There will be an opportunity for ad hoc-seminars.

2. Venue
   The Conference will take place in the Berghotel zum Edelacker in Freyburg/Unstrut situated in a beautiful countryside about 50 km north of Jena.

   This region is popular as an old wine-growing country with more than 1000 years tradition, Freyburg itself being the centre of this most northerly wine-growing area within Europe. One of the oldest champagne producers in Germany, "Rotkäppchen" (reminding of the fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood") is based in Freyburg.

   The town is embedded into a cultural and historically distinct landscape, linked by the famous `Route of Romanesque', including, in particular, the picturesque town Naumburg with its famous cathedral "St. Peter and Paul", the prehistoric sites within the "Natural Reserve Saale-Unstrut-Triasland" and, directly adjacent to our hotel, the impressive old castle "Schloss Neuenburg". This huge castle on the east side of the Unstrut river valley was founded around 1090 by a Thuringian count, its double chapel, built between 1170 and 1200, is still an architectural treasure.

   The town is also famous for its son Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, a historic personality often called "the father of gymnastics" in Germany.

   Naumburg, only a few kilometers away from Freyburg, has direct fast train connections to Berlin and Frankfurt/Main.

3. Costs
   The accommodation is arranged at the hotel in single and double rooms with full board (buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner). The price is 95 € per night and person in a single room and 76 € per night and person in a double room. The conference fee is 60 €.
4. Registration
   If you are interested please complete the preliminary registration form and return it to us

   before January 31, 2008.

   Alternatively (and preferably), you can also pre-register online.

   Please note that the number of places is limited.

The second announcement with further details will be mailed until the end of March 2008.

We are looking forward to meeting you in Freyburg.

For further information, please contact the organisers.