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Attracting Random Walks
This paper introduces the Attracting Random Walks model, which describes the
dynamics of a system of particles on a graph with vertices. At each step, a
single particle moves to an adjacent vertex (or stays at the current one) with
probability proportional to the exponent of the number of other particles at a
vertex. From an applied standpoint, the model captures the rich get richer
phenomenon. We show that the Markov chain exhibits a phase transition in mixing
time, as the parameter governing the attraction is varied. Namely, mixing time
is when the temperature is sufficiently high and
when temperature is sufficiently low. When is the complete graph,
the model is a projection of the Potts model, whose mixing properties and the
critical temperature have been known previously. However, for any other graph
our model is non-reversible and does not seem to admit a simple Gibbsian
description of a stationary distribution. Notably, we demonstrate existence of
the dynamic phase transition without decomposing the stationary distribution
into phases.Comment: 32 pages, 7 figure
Many body exchange effects close to the s-wave Feshbach resonance in two-component Fermi systems: Is a triplet superfluid possible?
We suggest that the exchange fluctuations close to a Feshbach resonance in a
two-component Fermi gas can result in an effective p-wave attractive
interaction. On the BCS side of a Feshbach resonance, the magnitude of this
effective interaction is comparable to the s-wave interaction, therefore
leading to a possible spin-triplet superfluid in the range of temperatures of
actual experiments. We also show that the particle-hole exchange fluctuations
introduce an effective scattering length which does not diverge, as the
standard mean-field one does. Finally, using the effective interaction
quantities we are able to model the molecular binding energy on the BEC side of
the resonance.Comment: 5 pages, 5 figures,revised text version. Replaced with published
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A small satellite mission devoted to mid-low latitude earth observation
This paper aims at assessing the feasibility of a small mission devoted to observe the mid-low latitude regions. The satellite will be equipped with three optical sensors: a medium-high spatial resolution VIS-NIR multi-spectral sensor, allowing the surface monitoring and land-use and land-cover studies; a medium spatial-resolution 3-bands thermal (MIR-TIR) sensor allowing the surface temperature (LST, SST) estimate and hot-spots (fires, volcanic eruption, etc.) detection; a panchromatic VIS-NIR camera for night-time observation able to reveal artificial and natural lights. The selected orbit, called multi-sun-synchronous (MSS), represents an innovation with respect to the classical sun-synchronous orbit much suitable for observing tropical regions, allowing an enhanced revisit frequency. Further, such an orbit allows the observation of the same
region of the Earth at different local-time. In this way, the diurnal cycle of surface temperatures can be reconstructed with a 2-hours local-time step. An analysis of the capability of the selected ground stations to acquire the data gathered by the remote sensing sensors has been carried out.
Orbital perturbations have been taken into account and an estimate of the propellant required for ground track control has been performed in order to verify its compatibility with a small mission requirements
Finite size Berezinski-Kosterlitz-Thouless transition at grain boundaries in solid He and role of He impurities
We analyze the complex phenomenology of the Non-Classical Rotational Inertia
(NCRI) observed at low temperature in solid He within the context of a two
dimensional Berezinski-Kosterlitz-Thouless transition in a premelted He
film at the grain boundaries. We show that both the temperature and He
doping dependence of the NCRI fraction (NCRIF) can be ascribed to finite size
effects induced by the finite grain size. We give an estimate of the average
size of the grains which we argue to be limited by the isotopic He
impurities and we provide a simple power-law relation between the NCRIF and the
He concentration.Comment: Final version, as appearing on prin
Target Advertising Effects on Campaign Success
Nearly every company and organization advertises to increase awareness, reach sales goals, and build brand loyalty. However, due to the pervasive nature of advertising, reaching an audience has become more difficult and less successful. An increasing number of marketers are relying on detailed, targeted advertising to reach the most likely consumer of a particular brand, service or idea.
First, past research and marketing information is analyzed and explained. Next, a study was conducted to determine how marketers utilize targeting methods and practices. Ten advertising professionals were asked open-ended questions regarding budget, direct marketing, technology and social media. The results showed that, while each account will use different methods to varying extents, targeted and direct advertising is vital to a successful campaign. As technology continues to develop and new targeting practices are made available, future research will determine the full extent of using specific strategies and tactics to reach the most promising consumer
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