Exact Solution of an One Dimensional Deterministic Sandpile Model

Using the transfer matrix method, we give the exact solution of a deterministic sandpile model for arbitrary $N$, where $N$ is the size of a single toppling. The one- and two-point functions are given in term of the eigenvalues of an $N \times N$ transfer matrix. All the n-point functions can be found in the same way. Application of this method to a more general class of models is discussed. We also present a quantitative description of the limit cycle (attractor) as a multifractal.Comment: need RevTeX; to appear in Physical Review E January 6, (1995

Exact Solution of a Monomer-Dimer Problem: A Single Boundary Monomer on a Non-Bipartite Lattice

We solve the monomer-dimer problem on a non-bipartite lattice, the simple quartic lattice with cylindrical boundary conditions, with a single monomer residing on the boundary. Due to the non-bipartite nature of the lattice, the well-known method of a Temperley bijection of solving single-monomer problems cannot be used. In this paper we derive the solution by mapping the problem onto one on close-packed dimers on a related lattice. Finite-size analysis of the solution is carried out. We find from asymptotic expansions of the free energy that the central charge in the logarithmic conformal field theory assumes the value $c=-2$.Comment: 15 pages, 1 figure, submitted to Phy. Rev. E; v2: revised Acknowledgment

Exactly solved Frenkel-Kontorova model with multiple subwells

[[abstract]]We exactly solve a class of Frenkel-Kontorova models with a periodic potential composed of piecewise convex parabolas having the same curvature. All rotationally ordered stable configurations can be depicted with appropriate phase parameters. The elements of a phase parameter are grouped into subcommensurate clusters. Phase transitions, manifested in the gap structure changes previously seen in numerical simulations, correspond to the splitting and merging of subcommensurate clusters with the appearance of incommensurate nonrecurrent rotationally ordered stable configurations. Through the notion of elementary phase shifts, all the possibilities for the existence of configurations degenerate with the ground state are scrutinized and the domains of stability in the phase diagram are characterized. At the boundaries of a domain of stability, nonrecurrent minimum energy configurations are degenerate with the ground state configurations and phase transitions occur.[[incitationindex]]SCI[[booktype]]紙

Performance of the CMS Cathode Strip Chambers with Cosmic Rays

The Cathode Strip Chambers (CSCs) constitute the primary muon tracking device in the CMS endcaps. Their performance has been evaluated using data taken during a cosmic ray run in fall 2008. Measured noise levels are low, with the number of noisy channels well below 1%. Coordinate resolution was measured for all types of chambers, and fall in the range 47 microns to 243 microns. The efficiencies for local charged track triggers, for hit and for segments reconstruction were measured, and are above 99%. The timing resolution per layer is approximately 5 ns

The statistical thermodynamics of steady states

[[abstract]]Postulating the smoothness of the phase space distribution function, as done by Tuckerman et al. [Phys. Rev. Lett. 78 (1997) 2042], we show that the phase space density is conserved when a proper smooth geometrical factor (the Jacobian) can be defined and is correctly taken into account. As a result, many thermodynamic concepts can be carried over to characterize the non-equilibrium steady state.[[notice]]補正完

Corrections to scaling in the circle map

[[abstract]]We have studied corrections to the leading scaling behavior in the circle map. New scaling factors are found. We have found that such corrections are quite different from those in the period doubling.[[journaltype]]國外[[incitationindex]]SCI[[booktype]]紙本[[countrycodes]]NL