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Optimal Algorithms for the Inhomogeneous Spiked Wigner Model
In this paper, we study a spiked Wigner problem with an inhomogeneous noise
profile. Our aim in this problem is to recover the signal passed through an
inhomogeneous low-rank matrix channel. While the information-theoretic
performances are well-known, we focus on the algorithmic problem. We derive an
approximate message-passing algorithm (AMP) for the inhomogeneous problem and
show that its rigorous state evolution coincides with the information-theoretic
optimal Bayes fixed-point equations. We identify in particular the existence of
a statistical-to-computational gap where known algorithms require a
signal-to-noise ratio bigger than the information-theoretic threshold to
perform better than random. Finally, from the adapted AMP iteration we deduce a
simple and efficient spectral method that can be used to recover the transition
for matrices with general variance profiles. This spectral method matches the
conjectured optimal computational phase transition.Comment: 17 pages, 5 figure
Centrifugal Modeling of a Pile Under Vertical Random Excitation
Data from the experimental modeling of a pile in a geotechnical centrifuge are compared with analytical results. The model pile was subjected to vertical random excitation with subsequent determination of the compliance function in the frequency domain. This compliance function was found to be consistent with theory. An absorbing boundary was used to minimize reflected wave energy from the centrifuge container boundaries
Estimated stress and friction distributions on tool rake face in the medium density fiberboard cutting process
This paper presents a model of load distribution on the cutting edge of a tool during machining Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF). A series of cutting tests has been carried out with tools having designated rake face contact lengths. Utilising the experimental data and a mechanics approach developed earlier by the third author, a model to estimate the distribution of stresses and friction on the rake face is developed. The model provides an essential step in the design and development of cutting edge geometry to prevent early edge failure and to control and reduce thermal/mechanical loading of the tool wedge
Dynamic Centrifuge Experiment on a Cantilever Retaining Wall
Seismic loads on a tall, cantilever retaining wall were studied using centrifuge modeling. An aluminum wall (55\u27 prototype) retaining dry, cohesionless backfill was subjected to two successive dynamic events. The backfill surface was horizontal and even with the top of the wall. The input motion was supplied via a servo-controlled, electro-hydraulic shake table. The input motion was roughly sinusoidal with peak horizontal accelerations of approximately 0.2g and 0.4g for the first and second dynamic events, respectively. The input motion frequency was 1 hz at prototype scale. Lateral earth pressures on the wall, wall displacement, and accelerations of the wall and backfill soil were measured. Pressure transducers were used to directly measure lateral earth pressures on the wall. The magnitudes of the lateral earth pressures were compared with values calculated using the Mononobe-Okabe method. Preliminary results indicate that calculated pressures are higher than the measured pressures
- Decays Beyond One Loop
The matrix elements for K\rightarrow \pi \pi \l \nu decays are described by
four form factors and . We complete previous calculations by
evaluating at next-to-leading order in the low-energy expansion. We then
estimate higher order contributions using dispersion relations and determine
the low-energy constants and from data on decays and
on elastic pion scattering. Finally, we present predictions for the slope of
the form factor and for total decay rates.Comment: 31 pages, LaTex, 3 figs. (two figures appended as postscript file),
BUTP-94/4,ROMF2 94/0
Isospin relaxation time in heavy-ion collisions at intermediate energies
Using an isospin-dependent transport model, we have studied the isospin and
momentum relaxation times in the heavy residues formed in heavy-ion collisions
at intermediate energies. It is found that only at incident energies below the
Fermi energy, chemical or thermal equilibrium can be reached before dynamical
instability is developed in the heavy residues. Also, the isospin relaxation
time is shorter (longer) than that for momentum at beam energies lower (higher)
than the Fermi energy.Comment: 8 pages Latex + 2 ps Figs.; Phys. Rev. C in pres
Omnidirectional stretchable inorganic-material-based electronics with enhanced performance
Inorganic materialâbased devices are well known for their high performance, excellent stability, and hence suitability for fast computation and communication. But their nonflexibility and nonstretchability often hinder their application in several emerging areas where conformability with irregular 3D surfaces is required in addition to the high performance. Herein, with honeycomb like patterns, the omnidirectional stretchability and conformability of inorganic materialâbased device are demonstrated without sacrificing the performance. The simple method presented here facilitates the transfer of patterned inorganic materialâbased devices from rigid poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)/glass substrate onto flexible/stretchable substrate such as polydimethylsiloxane simply by placing a water droplet at the PMMA/glass interface. As a proof of concept, the intrinsically brittle indiumâgalliumâzinc oxide (IGZO)âbased stretchable photodetector devices are fabricated. These devices can be stretched up to 10% without performance degradation, which is a significant improvement considering the less than â1% fracture limit of IGZO. With Au decoration, these devices show 127âfold higher responsivity (295.3 mA Wâ1) than planar IGZO devices. The higher fracture strain together with the omnidirectional stretchability underpinned by the honeycomb pattern could allow presented devices to conform to complex hemispherical surfaces such as the human eyes, thus showing significant potential for future highâperformance stretchable electronics
Low-Energy Photon-Photon Collisions to Two-Loop Order
We evaluate the amplitude for to two
loops in chiral perturbation theory. The three new counterterms which enter at
this order in the low-energy expansion are estimated with resonance saturation.
We find that the cross section agrees rather well with the available data and
with dispersion theoretic calculations even substantially above threshold.
Numerical results for the Compton cross section and for the neutral pion
polarizabilities are also given to two-loop accuracy.Comment: 48 pages, LaTex, 11 figs. (figures not included; available upon
request from [email protected]),BUTP-93/18,LNF-93/077(P),PSI-PR-93-1
Nearest pattern interaction and global pattern formation
We studied the effect of nearest pattern interaction on a globally pattern
formation in a 2-dimensional space, where patterns are to grow initially from a
noise in the presence of periodic supply of energy. Although our approach is
general, we found that this study is relevant in particular to the pattern
formation on a periodically vibrated granular layer, as it gives a unified
perspective of the experimentally observed pattern dynamics such as oscillon
and stripe formations, skew-varicose and crossroll instabilities, and also a
kink formation and decoration
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