Flatten the Curve!

How and When to Flatten Java Classes?

Improving modularity and reusability are two key objectives in object-oriented programming. These objectives are achieved by applying several key concepts, such as data encapsulation and inheritance. A class in an object-oriented system is the basic unit of design. Assessing the quality of an object-oriented class may require flattening the class and representing it as it really is, including a...

Using GMM to Flatten the Option Volatility Smile

Simple exercises to flatten your potential

We show how backreaction of the inflaton potential energy on heavy scalar fields can flatten the inflationary potential, as the heavy fields adjust to their most energetically favorable configuration. This mechanism operates in previous UV-complete examples of axion monodromy inflation – flattening a would-be quadratic potential to one linear in the inflaton field – but occurs more generally, a...

The coverage factor in a Flatten-Gaussian distribution

According to the Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement, a coverage factor that produces an expanded uncertainty having an approximate level of confidence is recommended in the final expression of the measurement result. The numerical value for the coverage factor depends on the probability density function. When a Type A evaluation following a Gaussian (normal) distribution is c...

A semi-automatic method to Hydro-flatten LiDAR data

Triangulation of LiDAR data can produce unnatural water surface. Therefore, it is necessary to hydroflatten LiDAR data. Hydro-flattening is driven primarily by cartographic mapping needs, and can also help hydrologic analysis, because hydro-flattened surfaces behave naturally; allowing water flow from upstream to downstream. Detailed hydro-flattening requirements have been stated by USGS, which...