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Complex Networks Unveiling Spatial Patterns in Turbulence
Numerical and experimental turbulence simulations are nowadays reaching the
size of the so-called big data, thus requiring refined investigative tools for
appropriate statistical analyses and data mining. We present a new approach
based on the complex network theory, offering a powerful framework to explore
complex systems with a huge number of interacting elements. Although interest
on complex networks has been increasing in the last years, few recent studies
have been applied to turbulence. We propose an investigation starting from a
two-point correlation for the kinetic energy of a forced isotropic field
numerically solved. Among all the metrics analyzed, the degree centrality is
the most significant, suggesting the formation of spatial patterns which
coherently move with similar vorticity over the large eddy turnover time scale.
Pattern size can be quantified through a newly-introduced parameter (i.e.,
average physical distance) and varies from small to intermediate scales. The
network analysis allows a systematic identification of different spatial
regions, providing new insights into the spatial characterization of turbulent
flows. Based on present findings, the application to highly inhomogeneous flows
seems promising and deserves additional future investigation.Comment: 12 pages, 7 figures, 3 table
Spatial characterization of turbulent channel flow via complex networks
A network-based analysis of a turbulent channel flow numerically solved at
is proposed as an innovative perspective for the spatial
characterization of the flow field. Two spatial networks corresponding to the
streamwise and wall-normal velocity components are built, where nodes represent
portions of volume of the physical domain. For each network, links are active
if the correlation coefficient of the corresponding velocity component between
pairs of nodes is sufficiently high, thus unveiling the strongest kinematic
relations. Several network measures are studied in order to explore the
interrelations between nodes and their neighbors. Specifically, long-range
links are localized between near-wall regions and associated with the temporal
persistence of coherent patterns, namely high and low speed streaks.
Furthermore, long-range links play a crucial role as intermediary for the
kinematic information flow, as emerges from the analysis of indirect
connections between nodes. The proposed approach provides a framework to
investigate spatial structures of the turbulent dynamics, showing the full
potential of complex networks. Although the network analysis is based on the
two-point correlation, it is able to advance the level of information, by
exploiting the texture created by active links in all directions. Based on the
observed findings, the current approach can pave the way for an enhanced
spatial interpretation of the turbulence dynamics
Statistical Mechanics and Information-Theoretic Perspectives on Complexity in the Earth System
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Chaotic versus stochastic behavior in active-dissipative nonlinear systems
We study the dynamical state of the one-dimensional noisy generalized Kuramoto-Sivashinsky (gKS) equation by making use of time-series techniques based on symbolic dynamics and complex networks. We focus on analyzing temporal signals of global measure in the spatiotemporal patterns as the dispersion parameter of the gKS equation and the strength of the noise are varied, observing that a rich variety of different regimes, from high-dimensional chaos to pure stochastic behavior, emerge. Permutation entropy, permutation spectrum, and network entropy allow us to fully classify the dynamical state exposed to additive noise
Inside outsourcing: A grounded theory of relationship formation within a nascent service system
The theory of relationship formation developed in this study tells a coherent story about the relational work of service initiation in technology outsourcing. The study is focused on the contractually defined period of time at the beginning of outsourcing service delivery. As with a play-within-a-play, this work goes on primarily behind the scenes, away from the concurrent task of launching the inter-firm relationship between the client and the provider that will extend for the term of the full contract. This grounded theory study was completed over an eight-month period. The findings are grounded in interviews with 25 individuals who were actively involved in the work of service initiation. Additionally, data sources included extensive observation and access to documents and other artifacts. Data analysis was completed with the analytic processes of dimensional and situational analysis. The situational analysis describes five continuously shifting aspects of the situation that create the context, or supporting structure, for relationship formation. The dimensional analysis builds from the situational analysis to describe four deeply interrelated dimensions: (1) Helping, (2) Veiling / unVeiling, (3) Having Expectation, and (4) Responding to Turbulence. The study then presents a conceptual model of a grounded theory of relationship. It is through the enactment of this total model that relationship formation can be recognized as a vehicle for accomplishing work. An understanding that relationship formation depends on a way of recognizing and honoring the power of relationships and the role they play in supporting the everyday tasks of service initiation emerged from this work. As a result, this study does not strive to define relationship as one thing or even a group of things. Instead, it proposes a conceptual model through which relationships are formed and can be recognized as such. The electronic version of this dissertation is accessible at the OhioLINK ETD Center, https://etd.ohiolink.edu
Topological transformations of speckles
Deterministic control of coherent random light is highly important for
information transmission through complex media. However, only a few simple
speckle transformations can be achieved through diffusers without prior
characterization. As recently shown, spiral wavefront modulation of the
impinging beam allows permuting intensity maxima and intrinsic -charged
optical vortices. Here, we study this cyclic-group algebra when combining
spiral phase transforms of charge , with - and -point-group
symmetry star-like amplitude modulations. This combination allows statistical
strengthening of permutations and controlling the period to be 3 and 4,
respectively. Phase saddle-points are shown to complete the cycle. These
results offer new tools to manipulate critical points in speckles.Comment: 14 pages, 10 figures, 4 table
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