scholarly journals The Manhattan and Lorentz Mirror Models: A Result on the Cylinder with Low Density of Mirrors

2021 ◽  
Vol 185 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kieran Ryan

AbstractWe study the Manhattan and Lorentz mirror models on an infinite cylinder of finite even width n, with the mirror probability p satisfying $$p<Cn^{-1}$$ p < C n - 1 , C a constant. We show that the maximum height along the cylinder reached by a walker is order $$p^{-2}$$ p - 2 . We observe an algebraic structure, which helps organise our argument. The models on the cylinder can be thought of as Markov chains on the Brauer (in the Mirror case) or Walled Brauer (in the Manhattan case) algebra, with the transfer matrix given by multiplication by an element of the algebra.

1999 ◽  
Vol 10 (08) ◽  
pp. 1483-1493 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. NOVOTNY

An overview of advanced dynamical algorithms capable of spanning the widely disparate time scales that govern the decay of metastable phases in discrete spin models is presented. The algorithms discussed include constrained transfer-matrix, Monte Carlo with Absorbing Markov Chains (MCAMC), and projective dynamics (PD) methods. The strengths and weaknesses of each of these algorithms are discussed, with particular emphasis on identifying the parameter regimes (system size, temperature, and field) in which each algorithm works best.


Agronomy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aziz Khan ◽  
Xiangjun Kong ◽  
Ullah Najeeb ◽  
Jie Zheng ◽  
Daniel Kean Yuen Tan ◽  
...  

High input costs combined with multiple management and material inputs have threatened cotton productivity. We hypothesize that this problem can be addressed by a single fertilization at flowering with late sowing in a moderately populated plant stand. Field experiments were conducted to evaluate the cotton biomass accumulation, phosphorus dynamics, and fiber quality under three planting densities (low, 3 × 104; moderate, 6 × 104; and dense, 9 × 104 ha−1) and two cultivars (Zhongmian-16 and J-4B). High planting density had 6.2 and 12.6% larger stems and fruiting nodes m−2, while low density produced a 37.5 and 59.4% maximum height node ratio. Moderate density produced 26.4–15.5%, 24.7–12.6%, and 10.5–13.6% higher biomass accumulation rate at the peak bloom, boll set, and plant removal stages over low and high density in both years, respectively. J-4B produced a higher reproductive organs biomass yield when compared with Zhongmian-16 in both years. This higher biomass formation was due to both the higher average (0.8 VT kg·ha−1·d−1) and maximum (1.0 VM kg·ha−1·d−1) reproductive organ phosphorus uptake, respectively. Plants with low density had 5.3–18.5%, 9.5–15%, and 7.8–12.8% greater length, strength, and micronaire values over moderate and dense plants, respectively. Conclusively, moderate density with J-4B is a promising option for improved biomass, phosphorus acquisition, and fiber quality under a short season.


Author(s):  
Michael Isnaeni Djimantoro

The development of the city is along with population growth in the city, from low density into a higher density. Along with the development of the population of the city that is denser, it is necessary to change the pattern of development, where the trend today is leading to the vertical development although increasing the density of the area is not an easy thing. This is because an increase in the density of the area must be balanced with an increase in facilities and adequate infrastructure. If it is not fulfilled then it will have a negative impact on the city or region. One of the necessary infrastructure for the development is transportation infrastructure since the development of a city will increase density therefore in turn it will generate the daily trip, both from the region and towards the region. In the field of urban design, the formula for the density limitation is set in the urban design guidelines that functions as the foundation for an architect to design the building. Urban design guidelines is mainly formulated in the numbers BCR, FAR, and the maximum height of buildings that will form the frame of the building mass. Therefore, this paper intends to explain the optimum modeling between the density of a region with the treshold of existing road infrastructure. With the modeling of the optimum, then the negative impacts can be reduced and the modeling results will get the maximum density that can be accommodated in an area.


1998 ◽  
Vol 35 (04) ◽  
pp. 824-832
Author(s):  
George R. Barnes ◽  
Patricia B. Cerrito ◽  
Inessa Levi

The purpose of this paper is to study the asymptotic properties of Markov chains on semigroups. In particular, the structure of transition matrices representing random walks on finite semigroups is examined. It is shown that the transition matrices associated with certain semigroups are block diagonal with identical blocks. The form of the blocks is determined via the algebraic structure of the semigroup.


1998 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 824-832 ◽  
Author(s):  
George R. Barnes ◽  
Patricia B. Cerrito ◽  
Inessa Levi

The purpose of this paper is to study the asymptotic properties of Markov chains on semigroups. In particular, the structure of transition matrices representing random walks on finite semigroups is examined. It is shown that the transition matrices associated with certain semigroups are block diagonal with identical blocks. The form of the blocks is determined via the algebraic structure of the semigroup.


1963 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-142
Author(s):  
Dipak L. Sengupta

The static potential acquired by an infinite cylinder immersed in a low density collisionless plasma is discussed in detail. It is assumed that the plasma is uniform at large distances from the cylinder and of infinite extent and has a constant drift velocity in one specific direction. Approximate expressions for the distribution functions of the electrons and ions in the presence of the conducting cylinder are derived from the collisionless Boltzmann equation. Expression for the static potential of the cylinder is derived from the condition that the electrical neutrality of the plasma is maintained at large distances from the cylinder. Simplified expressions for the static potential are given for various physical situations. The case of stationary plasma is obtained as a special case of the former when the drift velocity equals zero. Numerical values are given for some cases.


Author(s):  
P.J. Killingworth ◽  
M. Warren

Ultimate resolution in the scanning electron microscope is determined not only by the diameter of the incident electron beam, but by interaction of that beam with the specimen material. Generally, while minimum beam diameter diminishes with increasing voltage, due to the reduced effect of aberration component and magnetic interference, the excited volume within the sample increases with electron energy. Thus, for any given material and imaging signal, there is an optimum volt age to achieve best resolution.In the case of organic materials, which are in general of low density and electric ally non-conducting; and may in addition be susceptible to radiation and heat damage, the selection of correct operating parameters is extremely critical and is achiev ed by interative adjustment.


Author(s):  
L. Mulestagno ◽  
J.C. Holzer ◽  
P. Fraundorf

Due to the wealth of information, both analytical and structural that can be obtained from it TEM always has been a favorite tool for the analysis of process-induced defects in semiconductor wafers. The only major disadvantage has always been, that the volume under study in the TEM is relatively small, making it difficult to locate low density defects, and sample preparation is a somewhat lengthy procedure. This problem has been somewhat alleviated by the availability of efficient low angle milling.Using a PIPS® variable angle ion -mill, manufactured by Gatan, we have been consistently obtaining planar specimens with a high quality thin area in excess of 5 × 104 μm2 in about half an hour (milling time), which has made it possible to locate defects at lower densities, or, for defects of relatively high density, obtain information which is statistically more significant (table 1).


Author(s):  
Dean A. Handley ◽  
Cynthia M. Arbeeny ◽  
Larry D. Witte

Low density lipoproteins (LDL) are the major cholesterol carrying particles in the blood. Using cultured cells, it has been shown that LDL particles interact with specific surface receptors and are internalized via a coated pit-coated vesicle pathway for lysosomal catabolism. This (Pathway has been visualized using LDL labeled to ferritin or colloidal gold. It is now recognized that certain lysomotropic agents, such as chloroquine, inhibit lysosomal enzymes that degrade protein and cholesterol esters. By interrupting cholesterol ester hydrolysis, chloroquine treatment results in lysosomal accumulation of cholesterol esters from internalized LDL. Using LDL conjugated to colloidal gold, we have examined the ultrastructural effects of chloroquine on lipoprotein uptake by normal cultured fibroblasts.


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