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On a Shape Optimization Problem for Tree Branches

Optimization and Control 2021-04-23 v1

Abstract

This paper is concerned with a shape optimization problem, where the functional to be maximized describes the total sunlight collected by a distribution of tree leaves, minus the cost for transporting water and nutrient from the base of the trunk to all the leaves. In the case of 2 space dimensions, the solution is proved to be unique, and explicitly determined.

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@article{arxiv.2006.01679,
  title  = {On a Shape Optimization Problem for Tree Branches},
  author = {Alberto Bressan and Sondre T. Galtung},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2006.01679},
  year   = {2021}
}

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23 pages, 10 figures

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