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Frequency response optimized integrators considering second order derivative are proposed in this paper. Based on the proposed numerical integrators, and others which also consider second order derivative, this paper puts forward a novel…

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The aim of this study is to give insights into the trajectory optimization w.r.t. energy consumption and recuperation for stacker cranes in a high-bay warehouse. Based on an analytical necessary optimality condition, a targeted numerical…

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We propose a modified Stark-chirped rapid adiabatic passage technique for a robust rovibrational population transfer in the gas phase molecules in the presence of certain inhomogeneous electric fields. As an example application, the new…

Atomic Physics · Physics 2025-06-06 Emil Zak , Jochen Küpper , Andrey Yachmenev

In this work, the traditional third-order Active Flux advection scheme is modified by reformulating the method and introducing additional parameters. The effect of these parameters is studied, leading to schemes with improved dissipative…

Numerical Analysis · Mathematics 2026-05-12 Christian Klingenberg , Simon Krotsch , Philip Roe

Optimal-control techniques and a fast-approach scheme are used to implement a collisional control phase gate in a model of cold atoms in an optical lattice, significantly reducing the gate time as compared to adiabatic evolution while…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2007-05-23 Dan Vager , Bilha Segev , Y. B. Band

We propose a class of numerical schemes for mixed optimal stopping and control of processes with infinite activity jumps and where the objective is evaluated by a nonlinear expectation. Exploiting an approximation by switching systems,…

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Joint space trajectory optimization under end-effector task constraints leads to a challenging non-convex problem. Thus, a real-time adaptation of prior computed trajectories to perturbation in task constraints often becomes intractable.…

Modern power steering systems employ an electric motor drive system to provide torque assistance to the driver. The closed-loop mechanical system dynamics that impact stability, performance and steering feel are significantly impacted by…

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In terms of the concepts of state and state transition, a new algorithm-State Transition Algorithm (STA) is proposed in order to probe into classical and intelligent optimization algorithms. On the basis of state and state transition, it…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2012-10-15 Xiaojun Zhou , Chunhua Yang , Weihua Gui

In this paper, we present a novel explicit second order scheme with one step for solving the forward backward stochastic differential equations, with the Crank-Nicolson method as a specific instance within our proposed framework. We first…

Numerical Analysis · Mathematics 2025-11-25 Qiang Han , Shihao Lan , Quanxin Zhu

We consider a type of optimal switching problems with non-uniform execution delays and ramping. Such problems frequently occur in the operation of economical and engineering systems. We first provide a solution to the problem by applying a…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2017-02-15 Magnus Perninge

Distributed locking mechanisms are fundamental to ensuring data consistency and integrity in distributed systems. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of distributed locking algorithms, focusing on their performance characteristics…

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A new method is developed to deal with the problem that a complex decentralized control system needs to keep centralized control performance. The systematic procedure emphasizes quickly finding the decentralized subcontrollers that matching…

Systems and Control · Computer Science 2018-09-05 Ying Huang , Jiyang Dai , Chen Peng

We discuss the distributed matching scheme in accelerators where control of transverse beam phase space, oscillation, and transport is accomplished by flexible distribution of focusing elements beyond dedicated matching sections. Besides…

Accelerator Physics · Physics 2018-08-07 Yu-Chiu Chao

A grid-feeding converter system is added to a novel power system transient simulation scheme based on frequency response optimized integrators considering second order derivative. The converter system and its implementation in the…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2021-02-23 Sheng Lei , Alexander Flueck

In river or tidal channels, cross-flow turbines can achieve higher blockage ratios than other turbine variants, and are therefore able to achieve higher efficiencies. Here, we experimentally investigate how array control strategies might…

Fluid Dynamics · Physics 2025-07-04 Aidan Hunt , Gregory Talpey , Brian Polagye

This paper deals with the development of a handling-oriented stiffness control strategy using multichamber suspensions. Indeed, being this technology capable of stiffness variability, it is particularly indicated for improving the vehicle…

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We present a new blocking linearizable stack implementation which utilizes sharding and fetch&increment to achieve significantly better performance than all existing concurrent stacks. The proposed implementation is based on a novel…

Distributed, Parallel, and Cluster Computing · Computer Science 2026-01-09 Ajay Singh , Nikos Metaxakis , Panagiota Fatourou

We show that accelerated optimization methods can be seen as particular instances of multi-step integration schemes from numerical analysis, applied to the gradient flow equation. In comparison with recent advances in this vein, the…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2017-02-23 Damien Scieur , Vincent Roulet , Francis Bach , Alexandre d'Aspremont

Recent advances in random-walk particle-tracking have enabled direct simulation of mixing and reactions on particles by allowing the particles to interact with each other using a multi-point mass transfer scheme. The mass transfer scheme…

Computational Physics · Physics 2019-04-22 Nicholas B. Engdahl , Michael J. Schmidt , David A. Benson