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CPHYSICS
2011
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14 years 8 months ago
A dedicated algorithm for calculating ground states for the triangular random bond Ising model
In the presented article we present an algorithm for the computation of ground state spin configurations for the 2d random bond Ising model on planar triangular lattice graphs. T...
O. Melchert, A. K. Hartmann
CPHYSICS
2011
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14 years 8 months ago
Fast alignment of a complex tracking detector using advanced track models
The inner silicon detector of the Compact Muon Solenoid experiment (CMS) at CERN’s LHC consists of 16 588 modules. Charged-particle tracks in the detector are used to improve th...
Volker Blobel, Claus Kleinwort, Frank Meier
CANDC
2011
ACM
14 years 4 months ago
Scaffolding creativity with open-source hardware
In this paper we discuss the role of open-source hardware in supporting creativity. We use the case study of an opensource FM radio and explore the modes of creation that emerged ...
David Mellis, Leah Buechley
MDM
2004
Springer
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15 years 10 months ago
Mobile Agents: Can They Assist with Context Awareness?
This position paper argues that the mobile agents paradigm is a useful and important technology enabling pervasive and ubiquitous computing. Context awareness drives adaptability ...
Arkady B. Zaslavsky
CHI
2008
ACM
16 years 5 months ago
MAHI: investigation of social scaffolding for reflective thinking in diabetes management
In the recent years, the number of individuals engaged in self-care of chronic diseases has grown exponentially. Advances in computing technologies help individuals with chronic d...
Lena Mamykina, Elizabeth D. Mynatt, Patricia David...