Algebraic Entropy for lattice equations

We give the basic definition of algebraic entropy for lattice equations. The entropy is a canonical measure of the complexity of the dynamics they define. Its vanishing is a signal of integrability, and can be used as a powerful integrability detector. It is also conjectured to take remarkable values (algebraic integers)

Algebraic entropy for differential-delay equations

We extend the definition of algebraic entropy to a class of differential-delay equations. The vanishing of the entropy, as a structural property of an equation, signals its integrability. We suggest a simple way to produce differential-delay equations with vanishing entropy from known integrable differential-difference equations

On the algebraic structure of rational discrete dynamical systems

We show how singularities shape the evolution of rational discrete dynamical systems. The stabilisation of the form of the iterates suggests a description providing among other things generalised Hirota form, exact evaluation of the algebraic entropy as well as remarkable polynomial factorisation properties. We illustrate the phenomenon explicitly with examples covering a wide range of models

Weak Lax pairs for lattice equations

We consider various 2D lattice equations and their integrability, from the point of view of 3D consistency, Lax pairs and B\"acklund transformations. We show that these concepts, which are associated with integrability, are not strictly equivalent. In the course of our analysis, we introduce a number of black and white lattice models, as well as variants of the functional Yang-Baxter equation

Searching for integrable lattice maps using factorization

We analyze the factorization process for lattice maps, searching for integrable cases. The maps were assumed to be at most quadratic in the dependent variables, and we required minimal factorization (one linear factor) after 2 steps of iteration. The results were then classified using algebraic entropy. Some new models with polynomial growth (strongly associated with integrability) were found. One of them is a nonsymmetric generalization of the homogeneous quadratic maps associated with KdV (modified and Schwarzian), for this new model we have also verified the "consistency around a cube".Comment: To appear in Journal of Physics A. Some changes in reference

Integrable Lattice Maps: Q5Q_5, a Rational Version of Q4Q_4

We give a rational form of a generic two-dimensional "quad" map, containing the so-called $Q_4$ case, but whose coefficients are free. Its integrability is proved using the calculation of algebraic entropy

Industry influence on corporate working capital decisions

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Industry influence on corporate working capital decisions

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Scattering of cosmic strings by black holes: loop formation

We study the deformation of a long cosmic string by a nearby rotating black hole. We examine whether the deformation of a cosmic string, induced by the gravitational field of a Kerr black hole, may lead to the formation of a loop of cosmic string. The segment of the string which enters the ergosphere of a rotating black hole gets deformed and, if it is sufficiently twisted, it can self-intersect chopping off a loop of cosmic string. We find that the formation of a loop, via this mechanism, is a rare event. It will only arise in a small region of the collision phase space, which depends on the string velocity, the impact parameter and the black hole angular momentum. We conclude that generically, the cosmic string is simply scattered or captured by the rotating black hole.Comment: 11 pages, 2 figures, RevTe

Integrable lattice equations with vertex and bond variables

We present integrable lattice equations on a two dimensional square lattice with coupled vertex and bond variables. In some of the models the vertex dynamics is independent of the evolution of the bond variables, and one can write the equations as non-autonomous "Yang-Baxter maps". We also present a model in which the vertex and bond variables are fully coupled. Integrability is tested with algebraic entropy as well as multidimensional consistencyComment: 15 pages, remarks added, other minor change