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Ranking relations using analogies in biological and information networks
Analogical reasoning depends fundamentally on the ability to learn and
generalize about relations between objects. We develop an approach to
relational learning which, given a set of pairs of objects
,
measures how well other pairs A:B fit in with the set . Our work
addresses the following question: is the relation between objects A and B
analogous to those relations found in ? Such questions are
particularly relevant in information retrieval, where an investigator might
want to search for analogous pairs of objects that match the query set of
interest. There are many ways in which objects can be related, making the task
of measuring analogies very challenging. Our approach combines a similarity
measure on function spaces with Bayesian analysis to produce a ranking. It
requires data containing features of the objects of interest and a link matrix
specifying which relationships exist; no further attributes of such
relationships are necessary. We illustrate the potential of our method on text
analysis and information networks. An application on discovering functional
interactions between pairs of proteins is discussed in detail, where we show
that our approach can work in practice even if a small set of protein pairs is
provided.Comment: Published in at http://dx.doi.org/10.1214/09-AOAS321 the Annals of
Applied Statistics (http://www.imstat.org/aoas/) by the Institute of
Mathematical Statistics (http://www.imstat.org
Single spin asymmetries in inclusive hadron production from SIDIS to hadronic collisions: universality and phenomenology
In a perturbative QCD approach, with inclusion of spin and transverse
momentum effects, experimental data on azimuthal asymmetries observed in
polarized semi-inclusive deeply inelastic scattering and e+ e- annihilations
can be used to determine the Sivers, transversity and Collins soft functions.
By using these functions, within the same scheme, we predict p(transv.
polarized) p -> h + X single spin asymmetries in remarkable agreement with RHIC
experimental data.Comment: 5 pages, 6 ps figure
Lambda polarization in pp -> p\Lambda K^+ \pi^+\pi^-\pi^+\pi^-
We show that there is a correlation between the invariant mass of the
produced \Lambda K^+, \Lambda K^+\pi^+\pi^- or \Lambda K^+ \pi^+\pi^-\pi^+\pi^-
system in the exclusive reaction pp\to p\Lambda K^+\pi^+\pi^-\pi^+\pi^- and the
longitudinal or transverse momentum of . Together with the
longitudinal and transverse momentum dependence of Lambda polarization observed
in inclusive reactions, such a correlation implies a dependence of Lambda
polarization on these invariant masses. The qualitative features of this
dependence are consistent with the recent observation by E766 collaboration at
BNL. A quantitative estimation has been made using an event generator for
collisions. A detailed comparison with the data is made.Comment: 10 pages with 3 figures, submitted to J. Phys.
Quantum Flux and Reverse Engineering of Quantum Wavefunctions
An interpretation of the probability flux is given, based on a derivation of
its eigenstates and relating them to coherent state projections on a quantum
wavefunction. An extended definition of the flux operator is obtained using
coherent states. We present a "processed Husimi" representation, which makes
decisions using many Husimi projections at each location. The processed Husimi
representation reverse engineers or deconstructs the wavefunction, yielding the
underlying classical ray structure. Our approach makes possible interpreting
the dynamics of systems where the probability flux is uniformly zero or
strongly misleading. The new technique is demonstrated by the calculation of
particle flow maps of the classical dynamics underlying a quantum wavefunction.Comment: Accepted to EP
Retrofitting State Owned Buildings, Can we make our money back?
This Major Qualifying project will examine if by taking out bonds to make all state owned buildings in Massachusetts energy efficient, if the saving in energy costs will be able to cover the cost of the project by the time the bonds mature. Furthermore this project will utilize system dynamics to model the situation
Phosphate post-treatment of cerium-based conversion coatings on Al 2024-T3
Phosphate post-treatment of cerium-based conversion coatings (CeCCs) on high strength aluminum alloys can significantly improve corrosion resistance. As-deposited CeCCs exhibit corrosion pits and salt tails across the specimen surface after 3 days of exposure, but post-treated CeCCs have withstood 14 days of salt spray exposure without visibly corroding. The morphology, phase, and electrochemical properties of spray deposited CeCCs were affected by post-treatment parameters such as immersion time, solution temperature, and phosphate source. The best performing coatings were post-treated in aqueous orthophosphate solutions for at least 5 min at temperatures of at least 85â°C. These conditions converted cerium hydroxy/peroxy species in the as-deposited CeCC to hydrated CePOâ and minimized cracks in the coating. Despite demonstrating the kinetic dependence of processes active during post-treatment, these results suggested that the corrosion resistance of CeCCs was dependent on the coating phase and morphology. Using an aqueous precipitation technique, hydrated CePOâ coatings were directly deposited onto Al 2024-T3 substrates and compared to as-deposited and post-treated CeCCs. After salt spray exposure, analysis revealed the formation of pits in the alloy where the substrate was exposed by cracks in the directly deposited CePOâ coating. Post-treated CeCC specimens did not exhibit corrosion at crack/substrate interfaces, indicating that CeCCs can provide electrochemical protection. Post-treated CeCCs also formed an interfacial reaction layer at CeCC/substrate interfaces, a response not observed for directly deposited CePOâ coatings or as-deposited CeCCs. These results demonstrate that post-treated CeCCs are not static barrier coatings, but respond actively to corrosion --Abstract, page iv
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