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From Uncertainty Data to Robust Policies for Temporal Logic Planning
We consider the problem of synthesizing robust disturbance feedback policies
for systems performing complex tasks. We formulate the tasks as linear temporal
logic specifications and encode them into an optimization framework via
mixed-integer constraints. Both the system dynamics and the specifications are
known but affected by uncertainty. The distribution of the uncertainty is
unknown, however realizations can be obtained. We introduce a data-driven
approach where the constraints are fulfilled for a set of realizations and
provide probabilistic generalization guarantees as a function of the number of
considered realizations. We use separate chance constraints for the
satisfaction of the specification and operational constraints. This allows us
to quantify their violation probabilities independently. We compute disturbance
feedback policies as solutions of mixed-integer linear or quadratic
optimization problems. By using feedback we can exploit information of past
realizations and provide feasibility for a wider range of situations compared
to static input sequences. We demonstrate the proposed method on two robust
motion-planning case studies for autonomous driving
Critical exponents of a three dimensional O(4) spin model
By Monte Carlo simulation we study the critical exponents governing the
transition of the three-dimensional classical O(4) Heisenberg model, which is
considered to be in the same universality class as the finite-temperature QCD
with massless two flavors. We use the single cluster algorithm and the
histogram reweighting technique to obtain observables at the critical
temperature. After estimating an accurate value of the inverse critical
temperature \Kc=0.9360(1), we make non-perturbative estimates for various
critical exponents by finite-size scaling analysis. They are in excellent
agreement with those obtained with the expansion method with
errors reduced to about halves of them.Comment: 25 pages with 8 PS figures, LaTeX, UTHEP-28
A Swendsen-Wang update algorithm for the Symanzik improved sigma model
We study a generalization of Swendsen-Wang algorithm suited for Potts models
with next-next-neighborhood interactions. Using the embedding technique
proposed by Wolff we test it on the Symanzik improved bidimensional non-linear
model. For some long range observables we find a little slowing down
exponent () that we interpret as an effect of the partial
frustration of the induced spin model.Comment: Self extracting archive fil
Transition from van-der-Waals to H Bonds dominated Interaction in n-Propanol physisorbed on Graphite
Multilayer sorption isotherms of 1-propanol on graphite have been measured by
means of high-resolution ellipsometry within the liquid regime of the adsorbed
film for temperatures ranging from 180 to 260 K. In the first three monolayers
the molecules are oriented parallel to the substrate and the growth is roughly
consistent with the Frenkel-Halsey-Hill-model (FHH) that is obeyed in
van-der-Waals systems on strong substrates. The condensation of the fourth and
higher layers is delayed with respect to the FHH-model. The fourth layer is
actually a bilayer. Furthermore there is indication of a wetting transition.
The results are interpreted in terms of hydrogen-bridge bonding within and
between the layers.Comment: 4 pages, 3 figure
Surgical dural tears: Prevalence and updated management protocol based on 1359 lumbar vertebra interventions
SummaryIntroductionThe dural tear is a dreaded complication of lumbar surgery.HypothesisOur management protocol has made it possible to deal with this problem effectively.Materials and methodsRetrospective review of 1359 patients operated between 2000 and 2010. In the event of dural tear, a therapeutic protocol was applied: suturing the dural wound if possible. A collagen patch lined with a layer of fibrin glue protected the suture. If the suture was considered tight, a non-aspirating drain was set up for 48h. In the other cases, no drain was set up. All the patients were left supine for 48h and they received intravenous antibiotics for the same duration. We analyzed the number and the type of breaches, the possibility of suturing, clinical symptoms (headache), and delayed complications (dural fistula or meningoceles).ResultsThe 1359 procedures included 23 dural tear complications (1.7%). The tears were often small in size and reparable. There were no late complications detected: no symptomatic fistula or meningocele. None of the patients had a second surgery.DiscussionThis protocol provided effective management of dural tears in lumbar surgery, with no application problems. We suggest a number of improvements: the use of the Valsalva maneuver to test the suturing, a stand-up test for the patient, and a systematic late MRI to detect meningoceles. There is no reason to change the other points in the protocol: suturing, controlled drainage for watertight wounds, no drainage for the non-watertight wounds, antibiotics, and supine bed rest position 48h.Level of evidenceLevel IV. Retrospective study
On the question of universality in \RPn and \On Lattice Sigma Models
We argue that there is no essential violation of universality in the
continuum limit of mixed \RPn and \On lattice sigma models in 2 dimensions,
contrary to opposite claims in the literature.Comment: 16 pages (latex) + 3 figures (Postscript), uuencode
Theoretical Analysis of Acceptance Rates in Multigrid Monte Carlo
We analyze the kinematics of multigrid Monte Carlo algorithms by
investigating acceptance rates for nonlocal Metropolis updates. With the help
of a simple criterion we can decide whether or not a multigrid algorithm will
have a chance to overcome critial slowing down for a given model. Our method is
introduced in the context of spin models. A multigrid Monte Carlo procedure for
nonabelian lattice gauge theory is described, and its kinematics is analyzed in
detail.Comment: 7 pages, no figures, (talk at LATTICE 92 in Amsterdam
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