Universality Classes of Optimal Channel Networks

Amos Maritan; Francesca Colaiori; Alessandro Flammini; Marek Cieplak; Jayanth R. Banavar

doi:10.1126/science.272.5264.984

Abstract

Energy minimization of both homogeneous and heterogeneous river networks shows that, over a range of parameter values, there are only three distinct universality classes. The exponents for all three classes of behavior are calculated.

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Universality (dynamical systems)HomogeneousStatistical physicsRenormalization groupMinificationMathematicsRange (aeronautics)PhysicsComputer scienceMathematical optimizationMathematical physicsQuantum mechanicsMaterials science

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Year: 1996
Type: article
Volume: 272
Issue: 5264
Pages: 984-986
Citations: 138
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                                    Amos Maritan, 
                                
                                    Francesca Colaiori, 
                                
                                    Alessandro Flammini
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (1996). 
                            Universality Classes of Optimal Channel Networks. 
                            Science
                            , 272
                            (5264)
                            , 984-986.
                            https://doi.org/10.1126/science.272.5264.984
                        

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DOI: 10.1126/science.272.5264.984