Centre for Nonlinear Studies

CENS will be the Estonian hub for knowledge, research and training in nonlinear phenomena such as solitons, coherence, chaos, etc., that need specific tools for their analysis and control. CENS will carry out analytic and experimental research of top quality targeted at making progress in the analysis, synthesis and control of nonlinear processes, with special focus on the training of young scientists. The key research areas are nonlinear wave motion in solids, fluids and optical media, nonlinear dynamics in soft matter physics and heart energetics, and nonlinear control theory. Synergy will be reached via joint progress in the modelling and analysis of different systems and intense internal, national and international transfer of knowledge and experience, especially through collaboration with industry, developing innovative applications in Estonian and EU priority areas (material science, medicine, environment), and regular events for the general public and specific stakeholders.