We consider the problem of stabilizing a network consisting of linear time-invariant plants, sensors, controllers, and relays, where the links can be ratelimited. A recent result shows how to characterize such networks for which stabilizing controllers exist, and then shows how to synthesize the coding and control laws to stabilize the network. This paper shows how that characterization can be ...

On the Relevance of Exchange Rate Regimes for Stabilization Policy This paper assesses the relevance of the exchange rate regime for stabilization policy. This regime question cannot be dealt with independently of other institutions, in particular how fiscal policy is designed. We show that once fiscal policy is taken into account, the exchange rate regime is irrelevant. This is the case indepe...

The paper deals with an advanced networking scenario involving a noisy linear plant with multiple actuators and sensors connected via a complex communication network with varying topology. The network contains a large number of spatially distributed nodes equipped with CPU’s that process and transmit data. Processing algorithms need to be designed for some nodes, whereas they are fixed for othe...

We consider dilaton stabilization with R invariance, which insures a vanishing cosmological constant at the scale of stabilization. We construct a few models which accommodate weak gauge couplings with large or small gauge groups. Matter condensation plays a central role in the dilaton stabilization.

Kutten and Patt-Shamir have proposed a method for fast recovery of the output of a non-reactive, distributed protocol: if f < n=2 processors are corrupted from a legitimate global state, then the method recovers the output in O(f) time. The proposed method leaves open the case f n=2. This note presents a technique to handle also the case of f n=2, again recovering the output in O(f) time. The r...

A randomized uniform self-stabilizing protocol that provides each (anonymous) processor of a uniform system with a distinct identiier is presented. The protocol uses a predeened xed amount of memory and stabilizes within expected (d) time, where d is the actual diameter of the network.

This paper investigates the stabilizability of a linear, discrete-time plant with a real-valued output when the controller, which may be nonlinear, receives observation data at a known rate. It is rst shown that, under a nite horizon cost equal to the mth output moment, the problem reduces to quantizing the initial output. Asymptotic quantization theory is then applied to directly obtain the li...

objective: thoracic trauma may be a life-threatening condition. flail chest is a severe chest injury with high mortality rates. surgery is not frequently performed and, in literature, data are controversial. the authors report their experience in the treatment of flail chest by an extracortical internal-external stabilization technique with kirshner’s wires (k-wires). methods: from 2010 to 2015...