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External fluctuations in front dynamics with inertia: The overdamped limit
We study the dynamics of fronts when both inertial effects and external
fluctuations are taken into account. Stochastic fluctuations are introduced as
multiplicative noise arising from a control parameter of the system. Contrary
to the non-inertial (overdamped) case, we find that important features of the
system, such as the velocity selection picture, are not modified by the noise.
We then compute the overdamped limit of the underdamped dynamics in a more
careful way, finding that it does not exhibit any effect of noise either. Our
result poses the question as to whether or not external noise sources can be
measured in physical systems of this kind.Comment: 4 pages, 1 figure, accepted for publication in European Physical
Journal
3D high definition video coding on a GPU-based heterogeneous system
H.264/MVC is a standard for supporting the sensation of 3D, based on coding from 2 (stereo) to N views. H.264/MVC adopts many coding options inherited from single view H.264/AVC, and thus its complexity is even higher, mainly because the number of processing views is higher. In this manuscript, we aim at an efficient parallelization of the most computationally intensive video encoding module for stereo sequences. In particular, inter prediction and its collaborative execution on a heterogeneous platform. The proposal is based on an efficient dynamic load balancing algorithm and on breaking encoding dependencies. Experimental results demonstrate the proposed algorithm's ability to reduce the encoding time for different stereo high definition sequences. Speed-up values of up to 90× were obtained when compared with the reference encoder on the same platform. Moreover, the proposed algorithm also provides a more energy-efficient approach and hence requires less energy than the sequential reference algorith
Hebbian Learning-Guided Random Walks for Enhanced Community Detection in Correlation-Based Brain Networks
Community detection in complex signed networks is a significant challenge, traditionally addressed using the Louvain method directly applied to the correlation matrix. This study introduces a two-tier approach that integrates a Hebbian learning rule within an adaptive signed random walk (ASRW) framework, then applies the Louvain method to the final weight matrix. This approach refines the network analysis process, providing a new tool for exploring community structure. Tested extensively on synthetic signed networks with defined community structures, our methodology consistently outperformed the traditional Louvain approach, particularly when communities were less clearly demarcated. Further application to resting-state functional MRI data from the ABIDE Preprocessed Initiative highlighted functional connectivity differences between neurotypical individuals and those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our approach found key areas of significant difference, including several cerebellum regions, consistent with existing ASD literature. Our findings underscore the potential of the proposed technique to advance community detection in correlation-based networks
Estimation of the precision of a structured light system in oil paintings on canvas
The conservation and authentication of pictorial artworks is considered an
important part of the preservation of the cultural heritage. The use of
non-destructive testing allows the obtaining of accurate information about the
state of pictorial artworks, without direct contact between the equipment used
and the sample. In particular, the use of this kind of technology is
recommended in obtaining three-dimensional surface digital models, as it
provides high-resolution information that constitutes a kind of fingerprint of
the samples. In the case of pictorial artworks with some kind of surface
relief, one of the most useful technologies is structured light (SL). In this
paper the minimum difference in height that can be distinguished with this
technology is estimated, establishing experimentally both the error committed
in the measurement process and the precision in the use of this technology. The
study, focused on the case of oil paintings on canvas, has been developed using
a low-cost system to ensure its wide use
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