A Statistical Application of Euler's Theorem

1968 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
C. Philip Cox
Author(s):  
Roy Livermore

Tuzo Wilson introduces the concept of transform faults, which has the effect of transforming Earth Science forever. Resistance to the new ideas is finally overcome in the late 1960s, as the theory of moving plates is established. Two scientists play a major role in quantifying the embryonic theory that is eventually dubbed ‘plate tectonics’. Dan McKenzie applies Euler’s theorem, used previously by Teddy Bullard to reconstruct the continents around the Atlantic, to the problem of plate rotations on a sphere and uses it to unravel the entire history of the Indian Ocean. Jason Morgan also wraps plate tectonics around a sphere. Tuzo Wilson introduces the idea of a fixed hotspot beneath Hawaii, an idea taken up by Jason Morgan to create an absolute reference frame for plate motions.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila M. B. Machado ◽  
Nathalia B. D. Lima ◽  
Sóstenes L. S. Lins ◽  
Alfredo M. Simas

AbstractWe address the use of Euler's theorem and topological algorithms to design 18 polyhedral hydrocarbons of general formula CnHn that exist up to 28 vertexes containing four- and six-membered rings only; compounds we call “nuggets”. Subsequently, we evaluated their energies to verify the likelihood of their chemical existence. Among these compounds, 13 are novel systems, of which 3 exhibit chirality. Further, the ability of all nuggets to perform fusion reactions either through their square faces, or through their hexagonal faces was evaluated. Indeed, they are potentially able to form bottom-up derived molecular hyperstructures with great potential for several applications. By considering these fusion abilities, the growth of the nuggets into 1D, 2D, and 3D-scaffolds was studied. The results indicate that nugget24a (C24H24) is predicted to be capable of carrying out fusion reactions. From nugget24a, we then designed 1D, 2D, and 3D-scaffolds that are predicted to be formed by favorable fusion reactions. Finally, a 3D-scaffold generated from nugget24a exhibited potential to be employed as a voxel with a chemical structure remarkably similar to that of MOF ZIF-8. And, such a voxel, could in principle be employed to generate any 3D sculpture with nugget24a as its level of finest granularity.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yahya Almumin ◽  
Mu-Chun Chen ◽  
Víctor Knapp-Pérez ◽  
Saúl Ramos-Sánchez ◽  
Michael Ratz ◽  
...  

Abstract We revisit the flavor symmetries arising from compactifications on tori with magnetic background fluxes. Using Euler’s Theorem, we derive closed form analytic expressions for the Yukawa couplings that are valid for arbitrary flux parameters. We discuss the modular transformations for even and odd units of magnetic flux, M, and show that they give rise to finite metaplectic groups the order of which is determined by the least common multiple of the number of zero-mode flavors involved. Unlike in models in which modular flavor symmetries are postulated, in this approach they derive from an underlying torus. This allows us to retain control over parameters, such as those governing the kinetic terms, that are free in the bottom-up approach, thus leading to an increased predictivity. In addition, the geometric picture allows us to understand the relative suppression of Yukawa couplings from their localization properties in the compact space. We also comment on the role supersymmetry plays in these constructions, and outline a path towards non-supersymmetric models with modular flavor symmetries.


Author(s):  
H. S. Styn ◽  
S. M. Ellis

The determination of significance of differences in means and of relationships between variables is of importance in many empirical studies. Usually only statistical significance is reported, which does not necessarily indicate an important (practically significant) difference or relationship. With studies based on probability samples, effect size indices should be reported in addition to statistical significance tests in order to comment on practical significance. Where complete populations or convenience samples are worked with, the determination of statistical significance is strictly speaking no longer relevant, while the effect size indices can be used as a basis to judge significance. In this article attention is paid to the use of effect size indices in order to establish practical significance. It is also shown how these indices are utilized in a few fields of statistical application and how it receives attention in statistical literature and computer packages. The use of effect sizes is illustrated by a few examples from the research literature.


2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Ega Gradini

This paper presents three primality tests; Fermat test, Solovay-Strassen test, and Rabin-Miller test. Mathematica software is used to carry out the primality tests. The application of Fermat’s Litle Theorem as well as Euler’s Theorem on the tests was also discussed and this leads to the concept of pseudoprime. This paper is also discussed some results on pseudoprimes with certain range and do quantitative comparison. Those primality tests need to be evaluated in terms of its ability to compute as well as correctness in determining primality of given numbers. The answer to this is to create a source codes for those tests and evaluate them by using Mathematica 6.0. Those are Miller-Rabin test, Solovay-Strassen test, Fermat test and Lucas-Lehmer test. Each test was coded using an algorithm derived from number theoretic theorems and coded using the Mathematica version 6.0. Miller-Rabin test, SolovayStrassen test, and Fermat test are probabilistic tests since they cannot certainly identify the given number is prime, sometimes they fail. Using Mathematica 6.0, comparison study of primality test has been made and given the Miller- Rabin test as the most powerful test than other.


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Phattharatharaporn Singkheeprapha ◽  
Zulfiqar Ali Jumani ◽  
Sasiwemon Sukhabot

Purpose In southeast Asia, international companies are growing to serve customers with multiple faiths. This study aims to focus on Thailand and it is one of Southeast Asia’s nations and it has Muslim minority customers. To represent Thai Muslim companies, Thai Muslims are marketing their goods by bearing the tagline “we are Islamic”. Scholars described it as “Islamic brands”. This research describes the significant feature of Islamic brands between Thai Muslim people. It examines, which of the Islamic brand dimensions motivates Thai customers towards buying Islamic brands. Design/methodology/approach The current study’s conceptual model was the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) and 281 Thai Muslims responded via a standardised survey. The data was collected from four southern Thailand provinces (Narathiwat, Pattani, Satun and Yala) and the statistical application Smart-partial least-squares 3 was used for data analysis. Findings The most significant factor motivating Thai Muslims towards purchasing Islamic brands is the customer’s Islamic brand. The second factor was the Islamic brands by compliance and Islamic brands by country of origin. Research limitations/implications Three regions in Thailand have been researched, as well as the results concentrate only on three Islamic brand attitudes as independent variables and the development of behavioural expectations of TPB. This research also presents a model that could help understand the consumer perceptions about Islamic brands and established brands amongst various consumers. Practical implications The present research applies to small companies and multi-national businesses, as it illuminates and recognises the image of Islamic brands and suggests the preferences of customers in selecting the brand of Islamic brand. Originality/value The current study aims to explain Thai Muslim customers’ buying behavioural intentions while purchasing Islamic brands in Thailand.


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