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Diffusion in a continuum model of self-propelled particles with alignment interaction
In this paper, we provide the corrections to the hydrodynamic
model derived by Degond and Motsch from a kinetic version of the model by
Vicsek & coauthors describing flocking biological agents. The parameter
stands for the ratio of the microscopic to the macroscopic scales.
The corrected model involves diffusion terms in both the mass and
velocity equations as well as terms which are quadratic functions of the first
order derivatives of the density and velocity. The derivation method is based
on the standard Chapman-Enskog theory, but is significantly more complex than
usual due to both the non-isotropy of the fluid and the lack of momentum
conservation
Entanglement witnesses arising from Choi type positive linear maps
We construct optimal PPTES witnesses to detect PPT entangled
edge states of type constructed recently \cite{kye_osaka}. To do this,
we consider positive linear maps which are variants of the Choi type map
involving complex numbers, and examine several notions related to optimality
for those entanglement witnesses. Through the discussion, we suggest a method
to check the optimality of entanglement witnesses without the spanning
property.Comment: 18 pages, 4 figures, 1 tabl
Learning a Unified Control Policy for Safe Falling
Being able to fall safely is a necessary motor skill for humanoids performing
highly dynamic tasks, such as running and jumping. We propose a new method to
learn a policy that minimizes the maximal impulse during the fall. The
optimization solves for both a discrete contact planning problem and a
continuous optimal control problem. Once trained, the policy can compute the
optimal next contacting body part (e.g. left foot, right foot, or hands),
contact location and timing, and the required joint actuation. We represent the
policy as a mixture of actor-critic neural network, which consists of n control
policies and the corresponding value functions. Each pair of actor-critic is
associated with one of the n possible contacting body parts. During execution,
the policy corresponding to the highest value function will be executed while
the associated body part will be the next contact with the ground. With this
mixture of actor-critic architecture, the discrete contact sequence planning is
solved through the selection of the best critics while the continuous control
problem is solved by the optimization of actors. We show that our policy can
achieve comparable, sometimes even higher, rewards than a recursive search of
the action space using dynamic programming, while enjoying 50 to 400 times of
speed gain during online execution
Wavelet analysis of beam-soil structure response for fast moving train
This paper presents a wavelet based approach for the vibratory analysis of beam-soil structure related to a point load moving along a beam resting on the surface. The model is represented by the Euler-Bernoulli equation for the beam, elastodynamic equation of motion for the soil and appropriate boundary conditions. Two cases are analysed: the model with a half space under the beam and the model where the supporting medium has a finite thickness. Analytical solutions for the displacements are obtained and discussed in relation to the used boundary conditions and the type of considered loads: harmonic and constant. The analysis in time-frequency and velocity-frequency domains is carried out for realistic systems of parameters describing physical properties of the model. The approximate displacement values are determined by applying a wavelet method for a derivation of the inverse Fourier transform. A special form of the coiflet filter used in numerical calculations allows to carry out analysis without loss of accuracy related to singularities appearing in wavelet approximation formulas, when dealing with standard filters and complex dynamic systems. © 2009 IOP Publishing Ltd
Exact solution of type quantum Calogero model through a mapping to free harmonic oscillators
We solve the eigenvalue problem of the type of Calogero model by
mapping it to a set of decoupled quantum harmonic oscillators through a
similarity transformation. In particular, we construct the eigenfunctions of
this Calogero model from those of bosonic harmonic oscillators having either
all even parity or all odd parity. It turns out that the eigenfunctions of this
model are orthogonal with respect to a nontrivial inner product, which can be
derived from the quasi-Hermiticity property of the corresponding conserved
quantities.Comment: 16 page
Social-aware Opportunistic Routing Protocol based on User's Interactions and Interests
Nowadays, routing proposals must deal with a panoply of heterogeneous
devices, intermittent connectivity, and the users' constant need for
communication, even in rather challenging networking scenarios. Thus, we
propose a Social-aware Content-based Opportunistic Routing Protocol, SCORP,
that considers the users' social interaction and their interests to improve
data delivery in urban, dense scenarios. Through simulations, using synthetic
mobility and human traces scenarios, we compare the performance of our solution
against other two social-aware solutions, dLife and Bubble Rap, and the
social-oblivious Spray and Wait, in order to show that the combination of
social awareness and content knowledge can be beneficial when disseminating
data in challenging networks
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