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Dynamics of the climate system

    46.    R. Winkelmann, A. Levermann, A. Robinson
    Sea level contributions from Antarctica, Greenland and ocean warming - future projections inferred from linear perturbation
    Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (2010), in preparation.

    45.    R. Winkelmann, M. Martin, M. Haseloff, T. Albrecht, E. Bueler, C. Khroulev, A. Levermann
    Sensitivity of dynamic equilibrium simulations to bottom topography in PISM-PIK
    Climate Dynamics (2010), in preparation.

    44.    T. Albrecht, M. Martin, R. Winkelmann, M. Haseloff, A. Levermann
    Parameterization for Subgrid-Scale Motion of Ice-Shelf Calving-Fronts
    (2010), in preparation.

    43.    M. Haseloff, A. Levermann, M. Martin, T. Albrecht, R. Winkelmann
    Grounding line hysteresis: mechanism and influence of buttressing ice shelves
    (2010), in preparation.

    42.    J.J. Fürst and A. Levermann
    Minimal model of a wind- and mixing-driven overturning circulation
    (2010), in preparation.

    41.    M. Martin, R. Winkelmann, M. Haseloff, T. Albrecht, E. Bueler, C. Khroulev, A. Levermann
    Dynamic equilibrium simulation of Antarctic land ice with the Potsdam Parallel Ice Sheet Model (PISM-PIK)
    Climate Dynamics (2010), to be submitted.

    40.    J. Schewe, A. Levermann, M. Meinshausen
    Long legacy of global warming even under negative emissions: 10 times slower cooling than warming
    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2010), submitted.

    39.    A. Born, K.H. Nisancioglu, B. Risebrobakken, A. Levermann
    Late Eemian warming in the Nordic Seas as seen in proxy data and climate models
    Paleoceanography (2010), submitted.

    38.    J. Schewe and A. Levermann
    Abrupt monsoon failure - mechanism for sustained 'dry state' in comprehensive climate model
    (2010), submitted.

    37.    F.E.L. Otto and A. Levermann
    Levity - complementing climate policy strategies
    Climatic Change Letters (2010), submitted.

    36.    A. Levermann, T. Albrecht, R. Winkelmann, M. A. Martin and M. Haseloff
    Universal Dynamic Calving Law implies Potential for Abrupt Ice-Shelf Retreat
    Nature (2010), under review.

    35.    A. Levermann and J. Mignot
    Scaling relations between Atlantic overturning cells - dynamical consequences of a deep boundary current sustained by turbulent mixing
    Climate Dynamics, (2010), in revision.

    34.    A. Levermann and J.J. Fürst
    Atlantic pycnocline theory scrutinized using a coupled climate model
    Geophysical Research Letters, (2010), in revision.

    33.    A. Born and A. Levermann
    The 8k event: abrupt transition of the subpolar gyre towards a modern North Atlantic circulation.
    G-cubed (Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems), (2010), under open review.



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    Dynamics of the climate system

      32.    M. Montoya, A. Born, A. Levermann
      Reversed North Atlantic gyre dynamics in present and glacial climates
      Climate Dynamics, (2010), DOI: 10.1007/s00382-009-0729-y.
      bibtex entry - endnote entry

      31.    T. Hattermann and A. Levermann
      Response of Southern Ocean circulation to global warming may enhance basal ice shelf melting around Antarctica
      Climate Dynamics, (2010), DOI: 10.1007/s00382-009-0643-3.
      bibtex entry - endnote entry

      30.    J. Schewe and A. Levermann
      The role of meridional density gradients for a wind-driven overturning
      Climate Dynamics, (2010), DOI: 10.1007/s00382-009-0572-1.
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      29.    B. Marzeion, A. Levermann, J. Mignot
      Sensitivity of North Atlantic subpolar gyre and overturning to stratification-dependent mixing: response to global warming
      Climate Dynamics, (2010), DOI: 10.1007/s00382-008-0521-4.
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      28.    A. Levermann, J. Schewe, V. Petoukhov, H. Held
      Basic mechanism for abrupt monsoon transitions
      Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 106 (2009), 20572-20577. » Supplementary information
      bibtex entry - endnote entry

      27.    B. Marzeion and A. Levermann
      Stratification-dependent mixing may increase sensitivity of a wind-driven Atlantic overturning to surface freshwater flux
      Geophysical Research Letters, 36 (2009), L20602.
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      26.    H. Goelzer, A. Levermann, S. Rahmstorf
      Two-way coupling of an ENSO model to the global climate model CLIMBER-3α
      Ocean Modeling, 29 (2009), 94-101.
      bibtex entry

      25    A. Born, A. Levermann, J. Mignot
      Sensitivity of the Atlantic ocean circulation to a hydraulic overflow parameterisation in a coarse resolution model: response of the subpolar gyre
      Ocean Modeling, 27 (2009), 130-142.
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      24.    M. Montoya and A. Levermann
      Surface wind stress threshold for glacial Atlantic overturning
      Geophysical Research Letters, 35 (2008), L03608. » Supporting online material.
      » Highlighted in EOS, February 2008.
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      23.    A. Levermann and A. Born
      Bistability of the Atlantic subpolar gyre in a coarse resolution climate model
      Geophysical Research Letters, 34 (2007), L24605.
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      22.    B. Marzeion, A. Levermann, J. Mignot
      The role of stratification-dependent mixing for the stability of the Atlantic overturning in a global climate model
      Journal of Physical Oceanography, 37 (2007), 2672-2681.
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      21.    J. Mignot, A. Ganopolski, A. Levermann
      Atlantic subsurface temperatures: response to a shut-down of the overturning circulation and consequences for its recovery
      Journal of Climate, 20 (2007), 4884-4898.
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      20.    A. Levermann, J. Mignot, S. Nawrath, S. Rahmstorf
      The role of northern sea ice cover for the weakening of the thermohaline circulation under global warming
      Journal of Climate, 20 (2007), 4160-4171.
      » Highlighted in Nature Geosciences, 19th September 2007.
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      19.    A. Levermann, J. Schewe, M. Montoya
      Lack of bipolar see-saw in response to Southern Ocean wind reduction
      Geophysical Research Letters, 34 (2007), L12711.
      » Highlighted in EOS, 29th June 2007.
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      18.    K. Zickfeld, A. Levermann, M.G. Morgan, T. Kuhlbrodt, S. Rahmstorf, D.W. Keith
      Expert judgement on the response of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation to climate change
      Climatic Change  82 (2007),  235-265.
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      17.    T. Kuhlbrodt, A. Griesel, M. Montoya, A. Levermann, M. Hofmann, S. Rahmstorf
      On the driving processes of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation
      Reviews of Geophysics  45 (2007),  RG2001,  1-32.
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      16.    H. Goelzer, J. Mignot, A. Levermann, S. Rahmstorf
      Tropical versus high latitude freshwater influence on the Atlantic circulation
      Climate Dynamics, 27 (2006),  715-725.
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      15.    J. Mignot, A. Levermann, A. Griesel
      A decomposition of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation into physical components using its sensitivity to vertical diffusivity
      Journal of Physical Oceanography, 36 (2006),  636-650.
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      14.    R.J. Stouffer, J. Yin, J.M. Gregory, K.W. Dixon, M.J. Spelman, W. Hurlin, A.J. Weaver, M. Eby, G.M. Flato, H. Hasumi, A. Hu, J.H. Jungclaus, I.V. Kamenkovich, A. Levermann, M. Montoya, S. Murakami, S. Nawrath, A. Oka, W.R. Peltier, D.Y. Robitaille, A.P. Sokolov, G. Vettoretti, N. Weber
      Investigating the Causes of the Response of the Thermohaline Circulation to Past and Future Climate Changes

      Journal of Climate, 19 (2006),  1365-1387.
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      13.    M. Montoya, A. Griesel, A. Levermann, J. Mignot, M. Hofmann, A. Ganopolski, S. Rahmstorf
      The Earth System Model of Intermediate Complexity CLIMBER-3α. Part I: description and performance for present day conditions
      Climate Dynamics, 25 (2005),  237-263
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      Publisher's erratum at Climate Dynamics, 26 (2006),  327-328.
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      12.    J.M. Gregory, K.W. Dixon, R.J. Stouffer, A.J. Weaver, E. Driesschaert, M. Eby, T. Fichefet, H. Hasumi, A. Hu, J.H. Jungclaus, I.V. Kamenkovich, A. Levermann, M. Montoya, S. Murakami, S. Nawrath, A. Oka, A.P. Sokolov, R.B. Thorpe
      A model intercomparison of changes in the Atlantic thermohaline circulation in response to increasing atmospheric CO2 concentration

      Geophysical Research Letters, 32 (2005),  L12703.

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      11.    A. Levermann, A. Griesel, M. Hofmann, M. Montoya, S. Rahmstorf
      Dynamic sea level changes following changes in the thermohaline circulation
      Climate Dynamics, 24 (2005),  347-354.
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      10.    A. Levermann and A. Griesel
      Solution of a Model for the Oceanic Pycnocline Depth: Scaling of Overturning Strength and Meridional Pressure Difference
      Geophysical Research Letters  31 (2004),  L17302.
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    Non-linear dynamics
    (alphabetic author lists)

      9.    A. Levermann and I. Procaccia
      Algorithm for Parallel Laplacian Growth by Iterated Conformal Maps
      Physical Review E  69 (2004),  031401.
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      8.    A. Levermann and I. Procaccia
      Bi-Laplacian Growth Patterns in Disordered Media
      Physical Review Letters  89 (2002),  234501.
      » Highlighted in Nature 421 (2003), 124 by L.P. Kadanoff .
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      7.    F. Barra, A. Levermann, I. Procaccia
      Quasi-Static Brittle Fractures in Inhomogeneous Media and Iterated Conformal Maps: Modes I, II and III
      Physical Review E  66 (2002),  066122.
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      6.    H.G. Hentschel, A. Levermann, I. Procaccia
      Transition in the Fractal Properties from Diffusion Limited Aggregation to Laplacian Growth via their Generalization
      Physical Review E  66 (2002),  016308.
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      5.    F. Barra, H.G. Hentschel, A. Levermann, I. Procaccia
      Quasistatic fractures in brittle media and iterated conformal maps
      Physical Review E  65 (2002),  R045101 (Rapid Comm.).
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      4.    M.H. Jensen, A. Levermann, J. Mathiesen, I. Procaccia
      Multifractal structure of the harmonic measure of diffusion-limited aggregates
      Physical Review E  65 (2002),  046109.
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      3.    B. Davidovitch, M.H. Jensen, A. Levermann, J. Mathiesen, I. Procaccia
      Thermodynamic Formalism of the Harmonic Measure of Diffusion Limited Aggregates: Phase Transition and Converged f(α)
      Physical Review Letters  87 (2001),  164101.
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      2.    F. Barra, B. Davidovitch, A. Levermann, I. Procaccia
      Laplacian Growth and Diffusion Limited Aggregation: Different universality classes
      Physical Review Letters  87 (2001),  134501.
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      1.    B. Davidovitch, A. Levermann, I. Procaccia,
      Convergent Calculation of the Asymptotic Dimension of Diffusion Limited Aggregates: Scaling and Renormalization of Small Clusters,
      Physical Review E  62 (2000),  R5919 (Rapid Comm.).
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      Publications
      (non-peer reviewed)


      Book chapters

        4.    S. Rahmstorf, J. Morgan, A. Levermann, K. Sach
        Scientific understanding of climate change and consequences for a global deal
        Book chapter in "Global sustainability - a nobel cause"
        edited by H.J. Schellnhuber et al., Cambridge University Press, 2010.

        3.    S. Rahmstorf and A. Levermann
        Article on "Climatic changes" for the German encyclopedia Brockhaus, February 2008.

        2.    A. Levermann and H.J. Schellnhuber
        Gibt es noch Zweifel am anthropogenen Klimawandel?
        Book chapter in "Der UN Weltklimareport"
        edited by the German ministry for environment, August 2007.

        1.    Jansen, E., J. Overpeck, K.R. Briffa, J.-C. Duplessy, F. Joos, V. Masson-Delmotte, D. Olago, B. Otto-Bliesner, W.R. Peltier, S. Rahmstorf, R. Ramesh, D. Raynaud, D. Rind, O. Solomina, R. Villalba, D. Zhang J.-M. Barnola, E. Bauer, E. Brady, M. Chandler, J. Cole, E. Cook, E. Cortijo, T. Dokken, D. Fleitmann, M. Kageyama, M. Khodri, L. Labeyrie, A. Laine, A. Levermann, �. Lie, M.-F. Loutre, K. Matsumoto, E. Monnin, E. Mosley-Thompson, D. Muhs, R. Muscheler, T. Osborn, F. Parrenin, G.-K. Plattner, H. Pollack, R. Spahni, L.D. Stott, L. Thompson, C. Waelbroeck, G. Wiles, J. Zachos, G. Zhengteng, 2007: Chapter 6: Palaeoclimate. In: Climate Change 2007: The Physical Science Basis. Contribution of Working Group I to the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [Solomon, S., D. Qin, M. Manning, Z. Chen, M. Marquis, K.B. Averyt, M. Tignor and H.L. Miller (eds.)]. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, United Kingdom and New York, NY, USA. (peer-reviewed)


      Newspaper articles

        3.    A. Levermann
        Drei Fragen zur Lösung des Klimaproblems
        Berliner Journalisten, leading article, February 2010.

        2.    A. Levermann
        Antarktis - war da nicht mal Eis drauf?
        Das Klimamagazin, February 2009.

        1.    A. Levermann
        Kippt das Klimasystem?
        Feuilleton special edition on climate change
        Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 2nd March 2007.


      Weblog contributions

        6.    A. Levermann
        Swept away
        Climate science weblog KlimaLounge, July 2009.

        5.    A. Levermann
        Haltloses Eisschelf
        Climate science weblog KlimaLounge, April 2009.

        4.    A. Levermann
        Ein Loch in der Antarktis - Die erste Simulation der letzten f�nf Millionen Jahre unseres Eiskontinents
        Climate science weblog KlimaLounge, March 2009.

        3.    A. Levermann
        Westantarktis eisfrei - so könnte es gehen.
        Climate science weblog KlimaLounge, August 2008.

        2.    A. Levermann
        Die Klimalösung - Zwei Notwendigkeiten des Zwei-Grad-Ziels
        Climate science weblog KlimaLounge, May 2008.

        1.    A. Levermann
        Sicherheitsrisiko Klimaspiralen - Are we "tumbling down the rabbit hole"?
        Climate science weblog KlimaLounge, March 2008.


      Web-magazines

        1.    A. Levermann
        Die Thermohaline Zirkulation des Atlantiks
        Online Portal Welt der Physik, August 2007.


      Conference proceedings

        3.    A. Levermann
        Climatic Tipping Elements with potential impact on Europe
        Background paper for expert workshop for the European Environmental Agency, Copenhagen, Denmark, October 2009.

        2.    A. Levermann, J. Schewe, V. Petoukhov, H. Held
        Basic mechanism for abrupt monsoon transitions
        4 Degrees and beyond, Oxford, U.K., September 2009.

        1.    S. Rahmstorf, A. Levermann, J. Morgan
        Scientific understanding of Climate Change & Associated Risks, Consequences for a Global Deal
        Global Sustainability - A Nobel Cause, Symposium, Potdam, Germany, October 2007.







      last update: January 2010