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in the semi-discrete case, x = y =
in the semi-discrete case, x = y = r d {\textstyle x=y=\mathbb {r} ^{d}} and μ {\textstyle \mu } is a continuous distribution over r d {\textstyle \mathbb {r} ^{d}}, while ν = ∑ j = 1 j ν j δ y i {\textstyle \nu =\sum _{j=1}^{j}\nu _{j}\delta _{y_{i}}} is a discrete distribution which assigns probability mass ν j {\tex...
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in the semi-discrete case, x = y =
d μ (x) + ∑ j = 1 j ψ j ν j: ψ j + φ (x) ≤ c (x, y j) } {\displaystyle \sup \left\{\int _{x}\varphi (x)d\mu (x)+\sum _{j=1}^{j}\psi _{j}\nu _{j}:\psi _{j}+\varphi (x)\leq c\left(x,y_{j}\right)\right\}} for the dual, which can be rewritten as: sup ψ ∈ r j { ∫ x inf j { c (x, y j) − ψ j } d μ (x) + ∑ j = 1 j ψ j ν j } {...
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where ⊗ {\textstyle \otimes } is the kronecker
where ⊗ {\textstyle \otimes } is the kronecker product, 1 n × m {\textstyle 1_{n\times m}} is a matrix of size n × m {\textstyle n\times m} with all entries of ones, and i n {\textstyle i_{n}} is the identity matrix of size n {\textstyle n}. as a result, setting z = vec (γ) {\textstyle z=\operatorname {vec} \left(\gamm...
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in order to input this in a linear
in order to input this in a linear programming problem, we need to vectorize the matrix γ x y {\textstyle \gamma _{xy}} by either stacking its columns or its rows, we call vec {\textstyle \operatorname {vec} } this operation. in the column-major order, the constraints above rewrite as
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in the case where the margins μ {\textstyle
in the case where the margins μ {\textstyle \mu } and ν {\textstyle \nu } are discrete, let μ x {\textstyle \mu _{x}} and ν y {\textstyle \nu _{y}} be the probability masses respectively assigned to x ∈ x {\textstyle x\in \mathbf {x} } and y ∈ y {\textstyle y\in \mathbf {y} }, and let γ x y {\textstyle \gamma _{xy}} be...
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for 1 ≤ p < ∞ {\displaystyle 1\leq
for 1 ≤ p < ∞ {\displaystyle 1\leq p<\infty }, let p p (r) {\displaystyle {\mathcal {p}}_{p}(\mathbb {r})} denote the collection of probability measures on r {\displaystyle \mathbb {r} } that have finite p {\displaystyle p} -th moment. let μ, ν ∈ p p (r) {\displaystyle \mu,\nu \in {\mathcal {p}}_{p}(\mathbb {r})} and l...
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the economic interpretation is clearer if signs are
the economic interpretation is clearer if signs are flipped. let x ∈ x {\textstyle x\in x} stand for the vector of characteristics of a worker, y ∈ y {\textstyle y\in y} for the vector of characteristics of a firm, and Φ (x, y) = − c (x, y) {\textstyle \phi (x,y)=-c(x,y)} for the economic output generated by worker x {...
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the economic interpretation is clearer if signs are
mathbb {r} }. if the dual problem has a solution, one can see that: v (y) = sup x { Φ (x, y) − u (x) } {\displaystyle v(y)=\sup _{x}\left\{\phi (x,y)-u(x)\right\}} so that u (x) {\textstyle u(x)} interprets as the equilibrium wage of a worker of type x {\textstyle x}, and v (y) {\textstyle v(y)} interprets as the equil...
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where the supremum runs over all pairs of
where the supremum runs over all pairs of bounded and continuous functions φ: x → r {\displaystyle \varphi:x\rightarrow \mathbb {r} } and ψ: y → r {\displaystyle \psi:y\rightarrow \mathbb {r} } such that
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where Γ (μ, ν) {\displaystyle \gamma (\mu,\nu)} denotes
where Γ (μ, ν) {\displaystyle \gamma (\mu,\nu)} denotes the collection of all probability measures on x × y {\displaystyle x\times y} with marginals μ {\displaystyle \mu } on x {\displaystyle x} and ν {\displaystyle \nu } on y {\displaystyle y}. it can be shown that a minimizer for this problem always exists when the c...
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we can improve on this by adopting kantorovich's
we can improve on this by adopting kantorovich's formulation of the optimal transportation problem, which is to find a probability measure γ {\displaystyle \gamma } on x × y {\displaystyle x\times y} that attains the infimum
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monge's formulation of the optimal transportation problem can
monge's formulation of the optimal transportation problem can be ill-posed, because sometimes there is no t {\displaystyle t} satisfying t ∗ (μ) = ν {\displaystyle t_{*}(\mu)=\nu }: this happens, for example, when μ {\displaystyle \mu } is a dirac measure but ν {\displaystyle \nu } is not.
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where t ∗ (μ) {\displaystyle t_{*}(\mu)} denotes the
where t ∗ (μ) {\displaystyle t_{*}(\mu)} denotes the push forward of μ {\displaystyle \mu } by t {\displaystyle t}. a map t {\displaystyle t} that attains this infimum (i.e. makes it a minimum instead of an infimum) is called an "optimal transport map".
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let x {\displaystyle x} and y {\displaystyle y}
let x {\displaystyle x} and y {\displaystyle y} be two separable metric spaces such that any probability measure on x {\displaystyle x} (or y {\displaystyle y}) is a radon measure (i.e. they are radon spaces). let c: x × y → {\displaystyle c:x\times y\to } be a borel- measurable function. given probability measures μ {...
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the transportation problem as it is stated in
the transportation problem as it is stated in modern or more technical literature looks somewhat different because of the development of riemannian geometry and measure theory. the mines-factories example, simple as it is, is a useful reference point when thinking of the abstract case. in this setting, we allow the pos...
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note that the above cost functions consider only
note that the above cost functions consider only the horizontal distance traveled by the books, not the horizontal distance traveled by a device used to pick each book up and move the book into position. if the latter is considered instead, then, of the two transport plans, the second is always optimal for the euclidea...
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if the cost function is proportional to euclidean
if the cost function is proportional to euclidean distance (c (x, y) = α ‖ x − y ‖ {\displaystyle c(x,y)=\alpha \|x-y\|} for some α > 0 {\displaystyle \alpha >0}) then these two candidates are both optimal. if, on the other hand, we choose the strictly convex cost function proportional to the square of euclidean distan...
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the following simple example illustrates the importance of
the following simple example illustrates the importance of the cost function in determining the optimal transport plan. suppose that we have n {\displaystyle n} books of equal width on a shelf (the real line), arranged in a single contiguous block. we wish to rearrange them into another contiguous block, but shifted on...
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is the least of all possible transport plans
is the least of all possible transport plans from m {\displaystyle m} to f {\displaystyle f}. this motivating special case of the transportation problem is an instance of the assignment problem.more specifically, it is equivalent to finding a minimum weight matching in a bipartite graph.
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suppose that we have a collection of m
suppose that we have a collection of m {\displaystyle m} mines mining iron ore, and a collection of n {\displaystyle n} factories which use the iron ore that the mines produce. suppose for the sake of argument that these mines and factories form two disjoint subsets m {\displaystyle m} and f {\displaystyle f} of the eu...
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major advances were made in the field during
major advances were made in the field during world war ii by the soviet mathematician and economist leonid kantorovich. consequently, the problem as it is stated is sometimes known as the monge–kantorovich transportation problem. the linear programming formulation of the transportation problem is also known as the hitc...
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in the 1920s a.n. tolstoi was one of
in the 1920s a.n. tolstoi was one of the first to study the transportation problem mathematically. in 1930, in the collection transportation planning volume i for the national commissariat of transportation of the soviet union, he published a paper "methods of finding the minimal kilometrage in cargo-transportation in ...
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stanisław barcewicz was a polish violinist, conductor and
stanisław barcewicz was a polish violinist, conductor and teacher. although his repertoire included almost all of the classical and romantic violin literature, he was valued primarily for his interpretations of works by henryk wieniawski and felix mendelssohn. he also premiered works by his teacher pyotr ilyich tchaiko...
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as an indication of his standing, other violinists
as an indication of his standing, other violinists in the collection include joseph joachim, eugène ysaÿe, pablo de sarasate, arnold rosé, jan kubelík, willy burmester, jacques thibaud, marie hall, franz von vecsey, joseph szigeti and fritz kreisler.
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in 1902 his former pupil mieczysław karłowicz wrote
in 1902 his former pupil mieczysław karłowicz wrote his violin concerto in a major, op. 8 for barcewicz, who premiered it on 21 march 1903 with the berlin philharmonic under the composer.
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barcewicz also founded and led the warsaw string
barcewicz also founded and led the warsaw string quartet from 1892 until his death, and he also played in a renowned piano trio with the polish pianist aleksander michałowski and the russian cellist aleksandr verzhbilovich.
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in 1885, he became the concertmaster and second
in 1885, he became the concertmaster and second conductor of the warsaw opera. he occasionally conducted operas there, and he also conducted the warsaw philharmonic orchestra. in 1886, he was appointed violin and viola professor at the warsaw conservatory, and was the institution's director from 1910 to 1918, succeedin...
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in 1881 barcewicz premiered johan svendsen 's romance
in 1881 barcewicz premiered johan svendsen 's romance for violin and orchestra in kristiania (oslo). on 14 january 1892 he gave the polish premieres of tchaikovsky's violin concerto in d and sérénade mélancolique, in warsaw, under the composer's baton.
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on 20 or 21 september 1878, as part
on 20 or 21 september 1878, as part of the 1878 paris world exhibition, he performed at the trocadéro in a concert of works by tchaikovsky, including the first public performance of the valse-scherzo in c, conducted by nikolai rubinstein. he later toured europe extensively, including appearances in leipzig, dresden, ha...
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stanisław barcewicz was born in warsaw in 1858,
stanisław barcewicz was born in warsaw in 1858, and first studied violin at the institute of music there under apollinaire de kontski (apolinary kątski) and władysław gorski. at the age of 11 he publicly performed beriot 's violin concerto no. 7 in g major. he then studied at the moscow conservatory, where his teachers...
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stanisław barcewicz (16 april 1858 – 1 september
stanisław barcewicz (16 april 1858 – 1 september 1929) was a polish violinist, conductor and teacher. although his repertoire included almost all of the classical and romantic violin literature, he was valued primarily for his interpretations of works by henryk wieniawski and felix mendelssohn. he also premiered works ...
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following two seasons with ik oskarshamn, alm left
following two seasons with ik oskarshamn, alm left the shl and opted to sign a one-year contract in the hockeyallsvenskan, with newly relegated club, djurgårdens if on 30 september 2022.
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on may 30, 2016, he signed a deal
on may 30, 2016, he signed a deal to return to his native sweden with former club, skellefteå aik of the shl. alm played two seasons in his third stint within the organization before leaving as a free agent following the 2018–19 season.
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on may 28, 2014, alm was signed to
on may 28, 2014, alm was signed to a two-year entry-level contract with the nashville predators of the national hockey league (nhl). during his two years in the predators' organization, he did not see any playing time in the nhl and made 81 appearances for nashville's ahl affiliate, the milwaukee admirals.
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undrafted, alm played as a youngster in his
undrafted, alm played as a youngster in his native sweden with skellefteå aik. he made his senior swedish hockey league (shl) debut with frölunda hc during the 2009–10 season, before returning to skellefteå for the 2010–11 campaign. in 2013 and 2014, he won the swedish championship with the club.
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psr b1620-26 b is an exoplanet located approximately
psr b1620-26 b is an exoplanet located approximately 12,400 light-years from earth in the constellation of scorpius. it bears the unofficial nicknames "methuselah" and "the genesis planet" due to its extreme age. the planet is in a circumbinary orbit around the two stars of psr b1620-26 and is the first circumbinary pl...
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though not officially recognized, the name "methuselah" is
though not officially recognized, the name "methuselah" is commonly used for the planet in popular articles. this name is usually used as the informal name to show the similarities to the planets of the solar system, while the "letter name" is used astronomically. methuselah is the only planet to have received a biblic...
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while the designation psr b1620-26 b is not
while the designation psr b1620-26 b is not used in any scientific papers, the planet is listed in the simbad database as psr b1620-26 b. some popular sources use the designation psr b1620-26 c to refer to the planet, as it was described as the third member of a triple system (composed of the planet and two stars). thi...
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the study of the planetary orbit allowed the
the study of the planetary orbit allowed the mass of the white dwarf star to be estimated as well, and theories of the formation of the planet suggested that the white dwarf should be young and hot. on july 10, 2003, the detection of the white dwarf and confirmation of its predicted properties were announced by a team ...
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like nearly all extrasolar planets discovered prior to
like nearly all extrasolar planets discovered prior to 2008, psr b1620-26 b was originally detected through the doppler shifts its orbit induces on radiation from the star it orbits (in this case, changes in the apparent pulsation period of the pulsar). in the early 1990s, a group of astronomers led by donald backer, w...
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mass transfer came to an end when the
mass transfer came to an end when the surface layers of the mass-losing star were depleted, and the core slowly shrunk to a white dwarf. now the stars peacefully orbit around each other. the long-term prospects for psr b1620-26 b are poor, though. the triple system, which is much more massive than a typical isolated st...
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the infalling matter produced complex and spectacular effects.
the infalling matter produced complex and spectacular effects. the infalling matter 'spun up' the neutron star, due to the transfer of angular momentum, and for a few hundred million years, the stars formed a low-mass x-ray binary, as the infalling matter was heated to temperatures high enough to glow in x-rays.
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typical pulsar periods for young pulsars are of
typical pulsar periods for young pulsars are of the order of one second, and they increase with time; the very short periods exhibited by so-called millisecond pulsars are due to the transfer of material from a binary companion. the pulse period of psr b1620-26 is a few milliseconds, providing strong evidence for matte...
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stellar encounters are not very common in the
stellar encounters are not very common in the disk of the milky way, where the sun is, but in the dense core of globular clusters they occur frequently. at some point during the 10 billion years, the neutron star is thought to have encountered and captured the host star of the planet into a tight orbit, probably losing...
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the origin of this pulsar planet is still
the origin of this pulsar planet is still uncertain, but it probably did not form where it is found today. because of the decreased gravitational force when the core of star collapses to a neutron star and ejects most of its mass in a supernova explosion, it is unlikely that a planet could remain in orbit after such an...
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psr b1620-26 b orbits a pair of stars.
psr b1620-26 b orbits a pair of stars. the primary star, psr b1620-26, is a pulsar, a neutron star spinning at 100 revolutions per second, with a mass of 1.34 m, a likely radius of around 20 kilometers (0.00003 r) and a likely temperature less than or equal to 300,000 k. the second is a white dwarf with a mass of 0.34 ...
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the triple system is just outside the core
the triple system is just outside the core of the globular cluster messier 4. the age of the cluster has been estimated to be about 12.7 billion years, and because all stars in a cluster form at about the same time, and planets form together with their host stars, it is likely that psr b1620-26 b is also about 12.7 bil...
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psr b1620-26 b has a mass of 2.627
psr b1620-26 b has a mass of 2.627 times that of jupiter, and orbits at a distance of 23 au (3.4 billion km), a little larger than the distance between uranus and the sun. each orbit of the planet takes about 100 years.
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psr b1620-26 b is an exoplanet located approximately
psr b1620-26 b is an exoplanet located approximately 12,400 light-years from earth in the constellation of scorpius. it bears the unofficial nicknames " methuselah " and "the genesis planet" (named after the biblical character methuselah, who, according to the bible, lived to be the oldest person) due to its extreme ag...
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isi naisarani is a professional rugby union player
isi naisarani is a professional rugby union player who represents australia in international rugby. he is currently signed with the western force. he first played super rugby for the western force in 2017, before joining the brumbies and rebels. in 2021, he moved to japan to play for shizuoka blue revs. his usual posit...
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isi naisarani (born 14 february 1995) is a
isi naisarani (born 14 february 1995) is a professional rugby union player who represents australia in international rugby. he is currently signed with the western force. he first played super rugby for the western force in 2017, before joining the brumbies and rebels. in 2021, he moved to japan to play for shizuoka bl...
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the 2010–11 season was coventry city's 91st season
the 2010–11 season was coventry city's 91st season in the football league and their 10th consecutive season in the football league championship, giving them the second longest consecutive run in the division, behind only preston north end. in addition to the championship, the sky blues also entered the league cup in th...
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this is a list of the significant events
this is a list of the significant events to occur at the club during the 2010–11 season, presented in chronological order. this list does not include transfers, which are listed in the transfers section below, or match results, which are in the results section.
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the 2010–11 season was coventry city's 91st season
the 2010–11 season was coventry city's 91st season in the football league and their 10th consecutive season in the football league championship, giving them the second longest consecutive run in the division, behind only preston north end. in addition to the championship, the sky blues also entered the league cup in th...
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florence airport, peretola, in italian aeroporto di firenze-peretola,
florence airport, peretola, in italian aeroporto di firenze-peretola, formally amerigo vespucci airport, is the international airport of florence, the capital of the italian region of tuscany. it is the second-busiest tuscan airport in terms of passengers after pisa international airport.
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the second line of the florence light-rail network
the second line of the florence light-rail network has a terminal at the airport. the airport is also connected with the city of florence by a bus line that runs to and from the central railway station every half-hour, operated by autolinee toscane. taxis are available to central florence.
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florence airport has a single runway, and the
florence airport has a single runway, and the main taxiway is situated at the end of runway 5, with an overshoot/holding area at the end of runway 23. as is common at smaller airports, after landing, planes turn around at the end of the runway, then taxi back down to reach the parking area and terminal. because of the ...
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in late 1999, a renovation and expansion of
in late 1999, a renovation and expansion of the terminals, aircraft parking areas, and other facilities began. in july 2000, adf made its debut on the stock market, and in 2001, the airport was among the first in europe to obtain uni en iso 9001/2000 certification for the quality of its services.
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in 1992, the building now dedicated to arrivals,
in 1992, the building now dedicated to arrivals, constructed by adf, was inaugurated. two years later, a departures building opened, and the city of florence opened a car park at the entrance to the airport. in 1996, the runway was extended by 250 m (820 ft), and adf funded further enlargement of the departure area. th...
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in the early 1980s, plans were made to
in the early 1980s, plans were made to upgrade the airport's facilities. in 1984, saf (now adf, the company that manages the airport) was founded, and restructuring work was completed: lengthening (to 1,400 m (4,600 ft)) and lighting the runway, installing a vor/dme navigation system, and rebuilding the airport termina...
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during world war ii, peretola was used both
during world war ii, peretola was used both by the royal italian air force and the luftwaffe and from 1944 by allied air forces. then later in the 1940s it welcomed its first passenger flights, operated by aerea teseo with douglas dc-3 aircraft. in 1948, aerea teseo went out of business. in the late '50s and early '60s...
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at first, peretola was a large field where
at first, peretola was a large field where airplanes took off and landed with no formal direction, but eventually, the ministry of aeronautics decided to enlarge and upgrade it. the airport was extended toward castello, and in 1938–39, an asphalt runway 60 metres (200 ft) wide and 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) long, facing n...
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the first air field in florence was created
the first air field in florence was created in the campo di marte area in 1910, when military authorities allowed a field to be used for "experiments in air navigation". campo di marte thus became florence's first airport, and remained so throughout the 1920s. however, the field was soon surrounded by houses and was in...
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florence airport, peretola (iata: flr, icao: lirq), in
florence airport, peretola (iata: flr, icao: lirq), in italian aeroporto di firenze-peretola, formally amerigo vespucci airport, is the international airport of florence, the capital of the italian region of tuscany. it is the second-busiest tuscan airport in terms of passengers after pisa international airport.
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a blockchain is a shared database that records
a blockchain is a shared database that records transactions between two parties in an immutable ledger. blockchain documents and confirms pseudonymous ownership of all transactions in a verifiable and sustainable way. after a transaction is validated and cryptographically verified by other participants or nodes in the ...
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the introduction of "private" or "anonymous" cryptocurrencies such
the introduction of "private" or "anonymous" cryptocurrencies such as zcash and monero, highlighted the problem of blockchain auditing, with exchanges and government entities limiting use of those currencies. therefore, as the notions of privacy and auditing in blockchains are contradictory, auditing blockchains with p...
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in january 2022 a report by blockchain analysis
in january 2022 a report by blockchain analysis company chainalysis found that state-backed north korean hackers had stolen nearly $400 million in cryptocurrency in 2021. a un panel also stated that north korea has used stolen crypto funds to fund its missile programs despite international sanctions.
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coinbase, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange that allows
coinbase, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange that allows users to store, buy, and sell cryptocurrency, has faced multiple hacks since its founding in 2012. users have reported that due to its log-in process that uses personal telephone numbers and email addresses, hackers have targeted the numbers and emails o...
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while blockchain technology is anticipated to solve privacy
while blockchain technology is anticipated to solve privacy issues such as data breaching, tampering, and other threats, it is not immune to malicious attacks. in 2016, the dao opened a funding window for a particular project. the system was hacked during this period, resulting in the loss of cryptocurrency then worth ...
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in 2014, mtgox was the world's largest bitcoin
in 2014, mtgox was the world's largest bitcoin exchange at the time; it was located in tokyo, japan. the exchange suffered the largest blockchain hack of all time. during 2014, mtgox held an enormous portion of the bitcoin market, accounting for more than half of the cryptocurrency at the time. throughout february, hac...
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private keys provide a way to prove ownership
private keys provide a way to prove ownership and control of cryptocurrency. if one has access to another's private key, one can access and spend these funds. because private keys are crucial to accessing and protecting assets on the blockchain, users must store them safely. storing the private key on a computer, flash...
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due to blockchain's decentralized nature, a central authority
due to blockchain's decentralized nature, a central authority is not checking for malicious users and attacks. users might be able to hack the system anonymously and escape. because public blockchains are not controlled by a third party, a false transaction enacted by a hacker who has a user's private key cannot be sto...
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although blockchain technology enables users to control their
although blockchain technology enables users to control their own data without necessarily relying on third parties, certain characteristics may infringe on user privacy. public blockchains are decentralized and allow any node to access transactions, events and actions of users. block explorers can be used to trace the...
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blockchain has been acknowledged as a way to
blockchain has been acknowledged as a way to solve fair information practices, a set of principles relating to privacy practices and concerns for users. blockchain transactions allow users to control their data through private and public keys, allowing them to own it. third-party intermediaries are not allowed to misus...
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because virtual currencies and the blockchain's protection of
because virtual currencies and the blockchain's protection of identity has proved to be a hub for criminal purchases and activity, fbi and justice department created blockchain alliance. this team aims to identify and enforce legal restrictions on the blockchain to combat criminal activities through open dialogue on a ...
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because cryptocurrency prices fluctuate, many treat the purchase
because cryptocurrency prices fluctuate, many treat the purchase of cryptocurrencies as an investment. by purchasing these coins, buyers hope to later sell them at a higher price. internal revenue service (irs) are currently facing struggles because many bitcoin holders do not include revenue from cryptocurrencies in t...
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with the april 2016 adoption of the general
with the april 2016 adoption of the general data protection regulation in the european union, questions regarding blockchain's compliance with the act have arisen. gdpr applies to those who process data in the eu and those who process data outside the eu for people inside the eu. personal data is "any information relat...
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businesses and individuals may purchase goods which need
businesses and individuals may purchase goods which need to be shipped from the seller to the buyer. shipment of goods is normally accompanied by shipping documents like a bill of lading. smart bill of lading relies on blockchain technology and buyers do not need to spend more on the issue of these documents. also with...
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the notarization of legal documents protects the privacy
the notarization of legal documents protects the privacy of individuals. currently, documents must be verified through a third party or a notary. notarization fees can be high. transferring documents takes time and can lead to lost or mishandled information. many are pressing for the adoption of blockchain technology f...
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as blockchain technology expanded and developed in recent
as blockchain technology expanded and developed in recent years, many have pressed to shift health record storage onto the blockchain. rather than having both physical and electronic copies of records, blockchains could allow the shift to electronic health records (ehr). medical records on the blockchain would be in th...
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in recent years, more than 100 million health
in recent years, more than 100 million health care records have been breached. in attempts to combat this issue, solutions often result in the inaccessibility of health records. health providers regularly send data to other providers. this often results in mishandling of data, losing records, or passing on inaccurate a...
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after satoshi nakamoto spurred the creation of blockchain
after satoshi nakamoto spurred the creation of blockchain technology through bitcoin, cryptocurrencies rose in popularity. cryptocurrencies are digital assets that can be used as an alternative form of payment to fiat money. in current financial systems, there exists many privacy concerns and threats. centralization is...
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hybrid blockchains allow more flexibility to determine which
hybrid blockchains allow more flexibility to determine which data remain private and which data can be shared publicly. a hybrid approach is compliant with gdpr and allows entities to store data on the cloud of their choice in order to be in compliance with local laws protecting users' privacy. a hybrid blockchain cont...
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private blockchains (or permissioned blockchains) are different from
private blockchains (or permissioned blockchains) are different from public blockchains, which are available to any node that wishes to download the network. critics of public blockchains say because everyone can download a blockchain and access the history of transactions, there is not much privacy. in private blockch...
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the popular mixing service tornado cash was sanctioned
the popular mixing service tornado cash was sanctioned by the us department of treasury in early august 2022, who accused it of laundering $455 million in stolen cryptocurrency by the lazarus group. the sanctions made it illegal for us citizens, residents and companies to use the service.
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cryptocurrency tumblers can also be used as a
cryptocurrency tumblers can also be used as a method to increase privacy even in a pseudoanonymous cryptocurrency. additionally, instead of using mixers as an add-on service, the mixing of public addresses can be built-in as a method in the blockchain system, as in dash.
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a zero-knowledge proof (known as zkp) is a
a zero-knowledge proof (known as zkp) is a cryptographic method by which one party (the prover) can prove to another party (the verifier) that a given statement is true, without conveying any information apart from the fact that the statement is indeed true. the "prover" does not reveal any information about the transa...
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after nodes confirm a block is valid, consensus
after nodes confirm a block is valid, consensus protocols such as proof of work and proof of stake are deployed by miners. these protocols allow nodes to reach a state of agreement on the order and number of transactions. once a transaction is verified, it is published on the blockchain as a block. once a block is crea...
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in large corporations, a large amount of users'
in large corporations, a large amount of users' personal data is stored on single devices, posing a security risk if an authority's system is hacked, lost, or mishandled. blockchain technology aims to remove this reliance on a central authority. to achieve this, blockchain functions in a way where nodes or devices in a...
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blockchain technology arose from the creation of bitcoin.
blockchain technology arose from the creation of bitcoin. in 2008, the creator or creators who go by the alias satoshi nakamoto released a paper describing the technology behind blockchains. in his paper, he explained a decentralized network that was characterized by peer-to-peer transactions involving cryptocurrencies...
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senders and receivers of past transactions are represented
senders and receivers of past transactions are represented and signified by their addresses; users' identities are not revealed. public addresses do not reveal personal information or identification; rather, they act as pseudonymous identities. it is suggested by joshi, archana (2018) that users do not use a public add...
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a key aspect of privacy in blockchains is
a key aspect of privacy in blockchains is the use of private and public keys. blockchain systems use asymmetric cryptography to secure transactions between users. in these systems, each user has a public and private key. these keys are random strings of numbers and are cryptographically related. it is mathematically im...
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due to its nature of decentralization, transactions and
due to its nature of decentralization, transactions and data are not verified and owned by one single entity as they are in centralized data base systems. rather, the validity of transactions is confirmed by the form of majority-rule in which nodes or computers that have access to the network, if the network comes to a...
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a blockchain is a shared database that records
a blockchain is a shared database that records transactions between two parties in an immutable ledger. blockchain documents and confirms pseudonymous ownership of all transactions in a verifiable and sustainable way. after a transaction is validated and cryptographically verified by other participants or nodes in the ...
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noah aubrey rosenberg is a geneticist working in
noah aubrey rosenberg is a geneticist working in evolutionary biology, mathematical phylogenetics, and population genetics, and is the stanford professor of population genetics and society. his research focuses on mathematical modeling and statistical methods for genetics and evolution and he is the editor-in-chief of ...
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rosenberg has contributed to the understanding of mathematical
rosenberg has contributed to the understanding of mathematical properties of objects and quantities used in evolutionary biology. his work includes combinatorial enumeration of phylogenetic trees and coalescent histories, analysis of evolutionary models, and derivation of mathematical bounds on population-genetic stati...
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rosenberg's work in forensic genetics has explored the
rosenberg's work in forensic genetics has explored the implications of imputation techniques for genetic privacy. his work in coalescent theory has characterized the effects of consanguinity, founder events, and migration on patterns of genetic variation. and his work in human genetics has investigated the implications...
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much of rosenberg's work has analyzed global patterns
much of rosenberg's work has analyzed global patterns of genetic and linguistic variation, including developing software for the analysis and visualization of population ancestry data. he has also studied the genetic histories of specific people groups, such as the ohlone indigenous population of california, african am...
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rosenberg has served as the editor-in-chief of the
rosenberg has served as the editor-in-chief of the journal theoretical population biology since 2013 and has served as an associate editor for scientific journals including genetics and evolution, medicine, and public health. he is also a co-director of the stanford center for computational, evolutionary, and human gen...
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rosenberg has published more than 150 peer-reviewed articles
rosenberg has published more than 150 peer-reviewed articles and has advised more than 35 doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows. his trainees have gone on to professorships at universities including cornell university, duke university, the md anderson cancer center, and the university of southern california.
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