• Fracture Mechanics: A Nonlocal Approach 

      [SNAP-2026-001-EN] Buczkowski, Nicole; Foss, Mikil; Radu, Petronela (Mathematisches Forschungsinstitut Oberwolfach, 2026-02-20)
      Nonlocal models consider interactions over a range of distances, not just at a single point. In this snapshot, we give a short introduction to nonlocal modeling, explain how it differs from its local counterpart, and present ...
    • Secure File Sharing and Cayley Graphs 

      [SNAP-2026-002-EN] McKemmie, Eilidh (Mathematisches Forschungsinstitut Oberwolfach, 2026-02-23)
      Have you ever wondered how your computer knows it can trust certain downloads but not others? This snapshot describes some security concerns and one algebraic way of dealing with them. We'll see an interesting procedure ...
    • Alternating Sign Matrix Bijections: Marvelous, Mysterious, Missing 

      [SNAP-2026-003-EN] Striker, Jessica (Mathematisches Forschungsinstitut Oberwolfach, 2026-02-24)
      A bijection transforms one type of mathematical object into another. Such transformations provide new perspectives on these objects, revealing surprising properties and uncovering new mysteries. We discuss bijections from ...