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Equidistribution of small points, rational dynamics, and potential theory
If phi(z) is a rational function on P^1 of degree at least 2 with
coefficients in a number field k, we compute the homogeneous transfinite
diameter of the v-adic filled Julia sets of phi for all places v of k by
introducing a new quantity called the homogeneous sectional capacity. In
particular, we show that the product over all places of these homogeneous
transfinite diameters is 1. We apply this product formula and some new
potential-theoretic results concerning Green's functions on Riemann surfaces
and Berkovich spaces to prove an adelic equidistribution theorem for dynamical
systems on the projective line. This theorem, which generalizes the results of
Baker-Hsia, says that for each place v of k, there is a canonical probability
measure on the Berkovich space P^1_{Berk,v} over C_v such that if z_n is a
sequence of algebraic points in P^1 whose canonical heights with respect to phi
tend to zero, then the z_n's and their Galois conjugates are equidistributed
with respect to mu_{phi,v} for all places v of k. For archimedean v,
P^1_{Berk,v} is just the Riemann sphere, mu_{phi,v} is Lyubich's invariant
measure, and our result is closely related to a theorem of Lyubich and
Freire-Lopes-Mane.Comment: 50 pages; v2 contains additional references, exposition has been
modified, and Sections 7 and 8 from v1 have been removed to shorten the
paper's lengt
A four stage evolution of the White Channel gravel: Implications for stratigraphy and palaeoclimates
Although the White Channel gravel (WCG) of the Klondike district, Yukon, contains gold placers
which have been exploited for over a century, few sedimentological studies have been undertaken.
This study reports a four stage evolution of the WCG, comprising:
i. An initial downcutting period which preferentially retained gold particles on the base of the
strath.
ii. An aggradational stage in which gold concentration occurred within sedimentary features.
iii. A lacustrine layer representing a depositional hiatus.
iv. A final, more rapidly aggrading fluvial stage.
Identification of the lacustrine layer has clarified the evolution of the WCG depositional fluvial
systems. Architectural element analysis and detailed sedimentological observations have been
synthesized to gain a clearer understanding of the spatial variations within the WCG. Additionally, the
identification of plant species from pollen within the lacustrine layer provides irrefutable evidence that
the Klondike district was at least 7°C warmer during the Pliocene compared to the present
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