Recent articles in The European Physical Journal B

Recent articles in The European Physical Journal B http://www.edpsciences.org/epjb Contents of the last issue of The European Physical Journal B weekly 1 2008-09-04T14:08:57Z EDP Sciences Copyright (c) 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 1434-6036 The European Physical Journal B Collective behavior of electronic fireflies http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00336-1 Authors: M. Ercsey-Ravasz, Zs. Sárközi, Z. Néda, A. Tunyagi and I. Burda Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, (2008) Received 26 March 2008 / Received in final form 24 July 2008 / Published online 5 September 2008 Pacs: 89.75.Fb - Structures and organization in complex systems, 05.45.-a - Nonlinear dynamics and chaos, 84.30.Ng - Oscillators, pulse generators, and function generators Collective behavior of electronic fireflies M. Ercsey-Ravasz Zs. Sárközi Z. Néda A. Tunyagi I. Burda 89.75.Fb Structures and organization in complex systems 05.45.-a Nonlinear dynamics and chaos 84.30.Ng Oscillators, pulse generators, and function generators 2008-09-04T14:08:57Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00336-1 Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, abstract 1220537337 The European Physical Journal B Article PREPRINT Mode selective control of flow turbulence http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00332-5 Authors: C.-Y. Yang and G.-N. Tang Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, (2008) Received 10 May 2008 / Received in final form 8 July 2008 / Published online 5 September 2008 Pacs: 05.45.Gg - Control of chaos, applications of chaos, 47.27.Rc - Turbulence control Mode selective control of flow turbulence C.-Y. Yang G.-N. Tang 05.45.Gg Control of chaos, applications of chaos 47.27.Rc Turbulence control 2008-09-04T13:56:08Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00332-5 Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, abstract 1220536568 The European Physical Journal B Article PREPRINT Effect of finite-temperature local field corrections on many-body properties of quantum wires http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00335-2 Authors: T. Vazifehshenas and S. Ghasem Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, (2008) Received 28 September 2007 / Published online 5 September 2008 Pacs: 73.21.Hb - Quantum wires, 71.10.Ca - Electron gas, Fermi gas, 71.45.Gm - Exchange, correlation, dielectric and magnetic response functions, plasmons Effect of finite-temperature local field corrections on many-body properties of quantum wires T. Vazifehshenas S. Ghasem 73.21.Hb Quantum wires 71.10.Ca Electron gas, Fermi gas 71.45.Gm Exchange, correlation, dielectric and magnetic response functions, plasmons 2008-09-04T13:56:08Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00335-2 Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, abstract 1220536568 The European Physical Journal B Article PREPRINT Verhulst model with Lévy white noise excitation http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00337-0 Authors: A.A. Dubkov and B. Spagnolo Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, (2008) Received 13 March 2008 / Received in final form 27 June 2008 / Published online 5 September 2008 Pacs: 05.40.Fb - Random walks and Levy flights, 05.40.-a - Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion, 02.50.-r - Probability theory, stochastic processes, and statistics, 87.23.Cc - Population dynamics and ecological pattern formation Verhulst model with Lévy white noise excitation A.A. Dubkov B. Spagnolo 05.40.Fb Random walks and Levy flights 05.40.-a Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion 02.50.-r Probability theory, stochastic processes, and statistics 87.23.Cc Population dynamics and ecological pattern formation 2008-09-04T13:56:08Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00337-0 Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, abstract 1220536568 The European Physical Journal B Article PREPRINT Experimental estimation of the cooperative Jahn-Teller energy in orbitally ordered KCu_{\sf 0.8}Mg_{\sf 0.2}F_{\sf 3} perovskite http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00338-y Authors: M. Scavini, M. Brunelli, C. Ferrero, C. Mazzoli and P. Ghigna Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, (2008) Received 25 February 2008 / Received in final form 22 July 2008 / Published online 5 September 2008 Pacs: 64.70.kp - Ionic crystals, 61.05.cp - X-ray diffraction, 71.70.Ej - Spin-orbit coupling, Zeeman and Stark splitting, Jahn-Teller effect Experimental estimation of the cooperative Jahn-Teller energy in orbitally ordered KCu_{\sf 0.8}Mg_{\sf 0.2}F_{\sf 3} perovskite M. Scavini M. Brunelli C. Ferrero C. Mazzoli P. Ghigna 64.70.kp Ionic crystals 61.05.cp X-ray diffraction 71.70.Ej Spin-orbit coupling, Zeeman and Stark splitting, Jahn-Teller effect 2008-09-04T13:56:08Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00338-y Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, abstract 1220536568 The European Physical Journal B Article PREPRINT Optical and piezoelectric anomalies of ordered (Sc, Ga) N and (Sc, In) N ternaries http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00314-7 Authors: A. Alsaad and A. Ahmad Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, (2008) Received 19 February 2008 / Received in final form 1st June 2008 / Published online 22 August 2008 Pacs: 71.15.-m - Methods of electronic structure calculations, 71.15.Mb - Density functional theory, local density approximation, gradient and other corrections, 71.20.-b - Electron density of states and band structure of crystalline solids, 71.15.Dx - Computational methodology (Brillouin zone sampling, iterative diagonalization, pseudopotential construction) Optical and piezoelectric anomalies of ordered (Sc, Ga) N and (Sc, In) N ternaries A. Alsaad A. Ahmad 71.15.-m Methods of electronic structure calculations 71.15.Mb Density functional theory, local density approximation, gradient and other corrections 71.20.-b Electron density of states and band structure of crystalline solids 71.15.Dx Computational methodology (Brillouin zone sampling, iterative diagonalization, pseudopotential construction) 2008-08-21T07:28:48Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00314-7 Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, abstract 1219303728 The European Physical Journal B Article PREPRINT A superconductor with 4-fermion attraction weakly perturbed by magnetic impurities http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00328-1 Author: D. Borycki Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, (2008) Received 26 March 2008 / Published online 22 August 2008 Pacs: 74.20.-z - Theories and models of superconducting state, 74.25.Bt - Thermodynamic properties, 74.25.Dw - Superconductivity phase diagrams A superconductor with 4-fermion attraction weakly perturbed by magnetic impurities D. Borycki 74.20.-z Theories and models of superconducting state 74.25.Bt Thermodynamic properties 74.25.Dw Superconductivity phase diagrams 2008-08-21T07:28:48Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00328-1 Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, abstract 1219303728 The European Physical Journal B Article PREPRINT Infrared reflectivity spectra of {\sf \eta}-Na_{1.3}V_{2}O_{5} in the charge disordered and ordered phase http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00329-0 Authors: Z.V. Popović, D.M. Dokić, Z. Dohčević–Mitrović, M. Isobe and Y. Ueda Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, (2008) Received 18 December 2007 / Received in final form 13 May 2008 / Published online 22 August 2008 Pacs: 78.30.Hv - Other nonmetallic inorganics, 63.20.D- - Phonon states and bands, normal modes, and phonon dispersion, 71.30.+h - Metal-insulator transitions and other electronic transitions, 71.27.+a - Strongly correlated electron systems; heavy fermions Infrared reflectivity spectra of {\sf \eta}-Na_{1.3}V_{2}O_{5} in the charge disordered and ordered phase Z.V. Popović D.M. Dokić Z. Dohčević–Mitrović M. Isobe Y. Ueda 78.30.Hv Other nonmetallic inorganics 63.20.D- Phonon states and bands, normal modes, and phonon dispersion 71.30.+h Metal-insulator transitions and other electronic transitions 71.27.+a Strongly correlated electron systems; heavy fermions 2008-08-21T07:28:48Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00329-0 Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, abstract 1219303728 The European Physical Journal B Article PREPRINT Interacting random walkers and non-equilibrium fluctuations http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00330-7 Authors: E. Agliari, M. Casartelli and A. Vezzani Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, (2008) Received 29 April 2008 / Published online 22 August 2008 Pacs: 05.60.-k - Transport processes, 05.40.Fb - Random walks and Levy flights, 05.40.-a - Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion Interacting random walkers and non-equilibrium fluctuations E. Agliari M. Casartelli A. Vezzani 05.60.-k Transport processes 05.40.Fb Random walks and Levy flights 05.40.-a Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion 2008-08-21T07:28:48Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00330-7 Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, abstract 1219303728 The European Physical Journal B Article PREPRINT Electrical and thermal properties of Pr_{2/3}(Ba_{1-x}Cs_{x})_{1/3}MnO_{3} manganites http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00331-6 Authors: N. Panwar, D.K. Pandya, A. Rao, K.K. Wu, N. Kaurav, Y.-K. Kuo and S.K. Agarwal Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, (2008) Received 25 February 2008 / Received in final form 4 July 2008 / Published online 22 August 2008 Pacs: 75.47.Lx - Manganites, 71.30.+h - Metal-insulator transitions and other electronic transitions, 65.40.Ba - Heat capacity Electrical and thermal properties of Pr_{2/3}(Ba_{1-x}Cs_{x})_{1/3}MnO_{3} manganites N. Panwar D.K. Pandya A. Rao K.K. Wu N. Kaurav Y.-K. Kuo S.K. Agarwal 75.47.Lx Manganites 71.30.+h Metal-insulator transitions and other electronic transitions 65.40.Ba Heat capacity 2008-08-21T07:28:48Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00331-6 Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, abstract 1219303728 The European Physical Journal B Article PREPRINT Evidence of stochastic resonance in the mating behavior of Nezara viridula (L.) http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00333-4 Authors: S. Spezia, L. Curcio, A. Fiasconaro, N. Pizzolato, D. Valenti, B. Spagnolo, P. Lo Bue, E. Peri and S. Colazza Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, (2008) Received 18 May 2008 / Received in final form 7 July 2008 / Published online 22 August 2008 Pacs: 87.18.Tt - Noise in biological systems, 87.50.yg - Biophysical mechanisms of interaction, 05.40.-a - Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion Evidence of stochastic resonance in the mating behavior of Nezara viridula (L.) S. Spezia L. Curcio A. Fiasconaro N. Pizzolato D. Valenti B. Spagnolo P. Lo Bue E. Peri S. Colazza 87.18.Tt Noise in biological systems 87.50.yg Biophysical mechanisms of interaction 05.40.-a Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion 2008-08-21T07:28:48Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00333-4 Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, abstract 1219303728 The European Physical Journal B Article PREPRINT Self-organization, collective decision making and resource exploitation strategies in social insects http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00334-3 Authors: S.C. Nicolis and A. Dussutour Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, (2008) Received 16 January 2008 / Received in final form 29 May 2008 / Published online 22 August 2008 Pacs: 05.65.+b - Self-organized systems, 05.10.Ln - Monte Carlo methods Self-organization, collective decision making and resource exploitation strategies in social insects S.C. Nicolis A. Dussutour 05.65.+b Self-organized systems 05.10.Ln Monte Carlo methods 2008-08-21T07:28:48Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00334-3 Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, abstract 1219303728 The European Physical Journal B Article PREPRINT Why Y chromosome is shorter and women live longer? http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00325-4 Authors: P. Biecek and S. Cebrat Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, (2008) Received 8 November 2007 / Received in final form 16 June 2008 / Published online 20 August 2008 Pacs: 87.23.Cc - Population dynamics and ecological pattern formation, 87.23.Kg - Dynamics of evolution, 05.10.Ln - Monte Carlo methods Why Y chromosome is shorter and women live longer? P. Biecek S. Cebrat 87.23.Cc Population dynamics and ecological pattern formation 87.23.Kg Dynamics of evolution 05.10.Ln Monte Carlo methods 2008-08-19T08:45:11Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00325-4 Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, abstract 1219135511 The European Physical Journal B Article PREPRINT Construction and solution of a Wannier-functions based Hamiltonian in the pseudopotential plane-wave framework for strongly correlated materials http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00326-3 Authors: Dm. Korotin, A.V. Kozhevnikov, S.L. Skornyakov, I. Leonov, N. Binggeli, V.I. Anisimov and G. Trimarchi Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, (2008) Received 3 June 2008 / Received in final form 9 July 2008 / Published online 20 August 2008 Pacs: 71.10.-w - Theories and models of many-electron systems, 71.15.Ap - Basis sets (LCAO, plane-wave, APW, etc.) and related methodology (scattering methods, ASA, linearized methods, etc.) Construction and solution of a Wannier-functions based Hamiltonian in the pseudopotential plane-wave framework for strongly correlated materials Dm. Korotin A.V. Kozhevnikov S.L. Skornyakov I. Leonov N. Binggeli V.I. Anisimov G. Trimarchi 71.10.-w Theories and models of many-electron systems 71.15.Ap Basis sets (LCAO, plane-wave, APW, etc.) and related methodology (scattering methods, ASA, linearized methods, etc.) 2008-08-19T08:45:11Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00326-3 Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, abstract 1219135511 The European Physical Journal B Article PREPRINT Structural ordering and antisite defect formation in double perovskites http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00327-2 Authors: P. Sanyal, S. Tarat and P. Majumdar Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, (2008) Received 2 June 2008 / Received in final form 15 July 2008 / Published online 20 August 2008 Pacs: 61.72.Cc - Kinetics of defect formation and annealing, 64.60.Cn - Order-disorder transformations, 64.60.De - Statistical mechanics of model systems Structural ordering and antisite defect formation in double perovskites P. Sanyal S. Tarat P. Majumdar 61.72.Cc Kinetics of defect formation and annealing 64.60.Cn Order-disorder transformations 64.60.De Statistical mechanics of model systems 2008-08-19T08:45:11Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00327-2 Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, abstract 1219135511 The European Physical Journal B Article PREPRINT The elusiveness of polymer knots http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2007-00347-4 Author: M. Kardar Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 519 (2008) Received 10 September 2007 / Received in final form 8 November 2007 / Published online 19 December 2007 Pacs: 36.20.Ey - Conformation (statistics and dynamics), 02.10.Kn - Knot theory The elusiveness of polymer knots M. Kardar 36.20.Ey Conformation (statistics and dynamics) 02.10.Kn Knot theory 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2007-00347-4 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 519 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 519 64 Stochastic thermodynamics: principles and perspectives http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00001-9 Author: U. Seifert Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 423 (2008) Received 18 September 2007 / Published online 11 January 2008 Pacs: 05.40.-a - Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion, 05.70.-a - Thermodynamics Stochastic thermodynamics: principles and perspectives U. Seifert 05.40.-a Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion 05.70.-a Thermodynamics 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00001-9 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 423 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 423 64 Statistical physics for cosmic structures http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00002-8 Authors: F. Sylos Labini and L. Pietronero Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 615 (2008) Received 12 September 2007 / Published online 18 January 2008 Pacs: 98.80.-k - Cosmology, 05.45.-a - Nonlinear dynamics and chaos Statistical physics for cosmic structures F. Sylos Labini L. Pietronero 98.80.-k Cosmology 05.45.-a Nonlinear dynamics and chaos 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00002-8 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 615 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 615 64 Statistical properties of planar Voronoi tessellations http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00003-7 Author: H.J. Hilhorst Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 437 (2008) Received 1st September 2007 / Published online 11 January 2008 Pacs: 02.50.-r - Probability theory, stochastic processes, and statistics, 45.70.Qj - Pattern formation, 87.18.-h - Multicellular phenomena Statistical properties of planar Voronoi tessellations H.J. Hilhorst 02.50.-r Probability theory, stochastic processes, and statistics 45.70.Qj Pattern formation 87.18.-h Multicellular phenomena 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00003-7 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 437 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 437 64 Exact results for two-dimensional coarsening http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00020-6 Authors: J.J. Arenzon, A.J. Bray, L.F. Cugliandolo and A. Sicilia Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 403 (2008) Received 17 September 2007 / Published online 18 January 2008 Pacs: 64.60.Cn - Order-disorder transformations; statistical mechanics of model systems, 64.60.Ht - Dynamic critical phenomena Exact results for two-dimensional coarsening J.J. Arenzon A.J. Bray L.F. Cugliandolo A. Sicilia 64.60.Cn Order-disorder transformations; statistical mechanics of model systems 64.60.Ht Dynamic critical phenomena 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00020-6 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 403 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 403 64 Phase transitions and interface fluctuations in double wedges and bi-pyramids with competing surface fields http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00021-5 Authors: M. Müller, A. Milchev, K. Binder and D.P. Landau Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 499 (2008) Received 27 August 2007 / Received in final form 7 November 2007 / Published online 18 January 2008 Pacs: 68.08.Bc - Wetting, 05.70.Fh - Phase transitions: general studies Phase transitions and interface fluctuations in double wedges and bi-pyramids with competing surface fields M. Müller A. Milchev K. Binder D.P. Landau 68.08.Bc Wetting 05.70.Fh Phase transitions: general studies 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00021-5 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 499 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 499 64 Nonequilibrium phase transitions into absorbing states - Focused around the pair contact process with diffusion http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00022-4 Authors: Su-Chan Park and Hyunggyu Park Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 415 (2008) Received 31 August 2007 / Published online 18 January 2008 Pacs: 64.60.Ht - Dynamic critical phenomena, 05.70.Ln - Nonequilibrium and irreversible thermodynamics, 89.75.Da - Systems obeying scaling laws Nonequilibrium phase transitions into absorbing states - Focused around the pair contact process with diffusion Su-Chan Park Hyunggyu Park 64.60.Ht Dynamic critical phenomena 05.70.Ln Nonequilibrium and irreversible thermodynamics 89.75.Da Systems obeying scaling laws 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00022-4 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 415 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 415 64 Simulation studies of soft matter: generic statistical properties and chemical details http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00024-2 Author: K. Kremer Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 525 (2008) Received 15 October 2007 / Published online 23 January 2008 Pacs: 61.43.Bn - Structural modeling: serial-addition models, computer simulation, 83.10.Rs - Computer simulation of molecular and particle dynamics Simulation studies of soft matter: generic statistical properties and chemical details K. Kremer 61.43.Bn Structural modeling: serial-addition models, computer simulation 83.10.Rs Computer simulation of molecular and particle dynamics 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00024-2 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 525 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 525 64 Spiral model, jamming percolation and glass-jamming transitions http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00029-9 Authors: G. Biroli and C. Toninelli Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 567 (2008) Received 4 September 2007 / Published online 23 January 2008 Pacs: 64.70.Pf - Glass transitions, 05.20.-y - Classical statistical mechanics, 05.50.+q - Lattice theory and statistics, 61.43.Fs - Glasses Spiral model, jamming percolation and glass-jamming transitions G. Biroli C. Toninelli 64.70.Pf Glass transitions 05.20.-y Classical statistical mechanics 05.50.+q Lattice theory and statistics 61.43.Fs Glasses 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00029-9 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 567 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 567 64 Computer simulations and thermodynamics of anisotropic nanoparticles at fluid interfaces http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00032-2 Author: F. Bresme Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 487 (2008) Received 28 August 2007 / Received in final form 9 November 2007 / Published online 23 January 2008 Pacs: 68.05.-n - Liquid-liquid interfaces, 68.43.-h - Chemisorption/physisorption: adsorbates on surfaces Computer simulations and thermodynamics of anisotropic nanoparticles at fluid interfaces F. Bresme 68.05.-n Liquid-liquid interfaces 68.43.-h Chemisorption/physisorption: adsorbates on surfaces 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00032-2 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 487 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 487 64 Gel-forming patchy colloids and network glass formers: thermodynamic and dynamic analogies http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00034-0 Author: F. Sciortino Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 505 (2008) Received 14 September 2007 / Published online 23 January 2008 Pacs: 82.70.Gg - Gels and sols, 82.70.Dd - Colloids, 61.20.Lc - Time-dependent properties; relaxation Gel-forming patchy colloids and network glass formers: thermodynamic and dynamic analogies F. Sciortino 82.70.Gg Gels and sols 82.70.Dd Colloids 61.20.Lc Time-dependent properties; relaxation 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00034-0 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 505 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 505 64 The effect of nanoparticles on the surface hydrophobicity of polystyrene http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00042-0 Authors: M.Y. Yüce and A.L. Demirel Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 493 (2008) Received 30 August 2007 / Published online 1st February 2008 Pacs: 68.08.-p - Liquid-solid interfaces, 68.08.Bc - Wetting, 68.35.Ct - Interface structure and roughness The effect of nanoparticles on the surface hydrophobicity of polystyrene M.Y. Yüce A.L. Demirel 68.08.-p Liquid-solid interfaces 68.08.Bc Wetting 68.35.Ct Interface structure and roughness 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00042-0 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 493 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 493 64 Relaxation phenomena at criticality http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00043-y Author: A. Gambassi Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 379 (2008) Received 14 September 2007 / Published online 1st February 2008 Pacs: 64.60.Ht - Dynamic critical phenomena, 64.60.an - Finite-size systems Relaxation phenomena at criticality A. Gambassi 64.60.Ht Dynamic critical phenomena 64.60.an Finite-size systems 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00043-y Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 379 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 379 64 Equilibrium and nonequilibrium properties of systems with long-range interactions http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00044-x Author: S. Ruffo Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 355 (2008) Received 2 September 2007 / Published online 1st February 2008 Pacs: 05.20.-y - Classical statistical mechanics, 05.70.Fh - Phase transitions: general studies, 05.45.-a - Nonlinear dynamics and chaos Equilibrium and nonequilibrium properties of systems with long-range interactions S. Ruffo 05.20.-y Classical statistical mechanics 05.70.Fh Phase transitions: general studies 05.45.-a Nonlinear dynamics and chaos 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00044-x Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 355 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 355 64 Dynamic multiscaling in turbulence http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00048-6 Authors: Rahul Pandit, Samriddhi Sankar Ray and Dhrubaditya Mitra Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 463 (2008) Received 31 August 2007 / Published online 6 February 2008 Pacs: 47.27.-i - Turbulent flows, 47.27.Gs - Isotropic turbulence; homogeneous turbulence, 47.53.+n - Fractals in fluid dynamics Dynamic multiscaling in turbulence Rahul Pandit Samriddhi Sankar Ray Dhrubaditya Mitra 47.27.-i Turbulent flows 47.27.Gs Isotropic turbulence; homogeneous turbulence 47.53.+n Fractals in fluid dynamics 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00048-6 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 463 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 463 64 Constraint optimisation and landscapes http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00052-x Authors: F. Krzakala and J. Kurchan Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 563 (2008) Received 7 September 2007 / Received in final form 22 October 2007 / Published online 6 February 2008 Pacs: 75.10.Nr - Spin-glass and other random models, 02.50.-r - Probability theory, stochastic processes, and statistics, 64.70.Pf - Glass transitions, 81.05.Rm - Porous materials; granular materials Constraint optimisation and landscapes F. Krzakala J. Kurchan 75.10.Nr Spin-glass and other random models 02.50.-r Probability theory, stochastic processes, and statistics 64.70.Pf Glass transitions 81.05.Rm Porous materials; granular materials 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00052-x Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 563 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 563 64 Statistical properties and universality in earthquake and solar flare occurrence http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00057-5 Authors: L. de Arcangelis, E. Lippiello, C. Godano and M. Nicodemi Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 551 (2008) Received 28 August 2007 / Received in final form 23 November 2007 / Published online 8 February 2008 Statistical properties and universality in earthquake and solar flare occurrence L. de Arcangelis E. Lippiello C. Godano M. Nicodemi 91.30.Dk Seismicity 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00057-5 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 551 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 551 64 Divergent estimation error in portfolio optimization and in linear regression http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00060-x Authors: I. Kondor and I. Varga-Haszonits Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 601 (2008) Received 5 October 2007 / Published online 8 February 2008 Pacs: 02.50.Tt - Inference methods, 05.40.-a - Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion, 89.65.Gh - Economics; econophysics, financial markets, business and management Divergent estimation error in portfolio optimization and in linear regression I. Kondor I. Varga-Haszonits 02.50.Tt Inference methods 05.40.-a Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion 89.65.Gh Economics; econophysics, financial markets, business and management 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00060-x Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 601 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 601 64 Lattice Boltzmann across scales: from turbulence to DNA translocation http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00067-3 Author: S. Succi Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 471 (2008) Received 21 August 2007 / Published online 15 February 2008 Pacs: 05.20.Dd - Kinetic theory, 47.11.-j - Computational methods in fluid dynamics, 05.10.+a - Statistical physics and nonlinear dynamics Lattice Boltzmann across scales: from turbulence to DNA translocation S. Succi 05.20.Dd Kinetic theory 47.11.-j Computational methods in fluid dynamics 05.10.+a Statistical physics and nonlinear dynamics 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00067-3 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 471 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 471 64 Intra-cellular traffic: bio-molecular motors on filamentary tracks http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00073-5 Authors: D. Chowdhury, A. Basu, A. Garai, P. Greulich, K. Nishinari, A. Schadschneider and T. Tripathi Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 593 (2008) Received 9 September 2007 / Received in final form 28 December 2007 / Published online 22 February 2008 Pacs: 89.20.-a - Interdisciplinary applications of physics, 89.75.-k - Complex systems Intra-cellular traffic: bio-molecular motors on filamentary tracks D. Chowdhury A. Basu A. Garai P. Greulich K. Nishinari A. Schadschneider T. Tripathi 89.20.-a Interdisciplinary applications of physics 89.75.-k Complex systems 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00073-5 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 593 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 593 64 Inertial capture in flow through porous media http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00079-y Authors: J.S. Andrade Jr., A.D. Araújo, T.F. Vasconcelos and H.J. Herrmann Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 433 (2008) Received 21 September 2007 / Received in final form 28 January 2008 / Published online 27 February 2008 Pacs: 47.56.+r - Flows through porous media, 47.55.Kf - Particle-laden flows, 05.70.Jk - Critical point phenomena, 83.80.Hj - Suspensions, dispersions, pastes, slurries, colloids Inertial capture in flow through porous media J.S. Andrade Jr. A.D. Araújo T.F. Vasconcelos H.J. Herrmann 47.56.+r Flows through porous media 47.55.Kf Particle-laden flows 05.70.Jk Critical point phenomena 83.80.Hj Suspensions, dispersions, pastes, slurries, colloids 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00079-y Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 433 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 433 64 Mean field theory of communication - Statistical-physics approach to wireless communications http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00096-x Authors: T. Tanaka and K. Nakamura Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 625 (2008) Received 28 August 2007 / Received in final form 2 February 2008 / Published online 7 March 2008 Pacs: 89.20.Kk - Engineering, 05.20.-y - Classical statistical mechanics Mean field theory of communication - Statistical-physics approach to wireless communications T. Tanaka K. Nakamura 89.20.Kk Engineering 05.20.-y Classical statistical mechanics 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00096-x Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 625 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 625 64 Disorder effect on the traffic flow behavior http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00097-9 Authors: H. Ez-Zahraouy and A. Benyoussef Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 573 (2008) Received 13 August 2007 / Received in final form 11 February 2008 / Published online 7 March 2008 Pacs: 45.70.Vn - Granular models of complex systems; traffic flow, 45.50.-j - ynamics and kinematics of a particle and a system of particles, 45.70.Mg - Granular flow: mixing, segregation and stratification, 47.57.Gc - Granular flow Disorder effect on the traffic flow behavior H. Ez-Zahraouy A. Benyoussef 45.70.Vn Granular models of complex systems; traffic flow 45.50.-j ynamics and kinematics of a particle and a system of particles 45.70.Mg Granular flow: mixing, segregation and stratification 47.57.Gc Granular flow 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00097-9 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 573 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 573 64 Which mechanism underlies the water-like anomalies in core-softened potentials? http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00101-6 Authors: A.B. de Oliveira, P.A. Netz and M.C. Barbosa Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 481 (2008) Received 9 September 2007 / Received in final form 28 November 2007 / Published online 12 March 2008 Pacs: 61.20.Gy - Theory and models of liquid structure, 61.20.Ja - Computer simulation of liquid structure, 61.20.Ne - Structure of simple liquids Which mechanism underlies the water-like anomalies in core-softened potentials? A.B. de Oliveira P.A. Netz M.C. Barbosa 61.20.Gy Theory and models of liquid structure 61.20.Ja Computer simulation of liquid structure 61.20.Ne Structure of simple liquids 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00101-6 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 481 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 481 64 Entanglement entropy in extended quantum systems http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00102-5 Author: J.L. Cardy Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 321 (2008) Received 22 August 2007 / Received in final form 14 February 2008 / Published online 12 March 2008 Pacs: 05.70.Jk - Critical point phenomena, 03.67.Mn - Entanglement production, characterization, and manipulation Entanglement entropy in extended quantum systems J.L. Cardy 05.70.Jk Critical point phenomena 03.67.Mn Entanglement production, characterization, and manipulation 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00102-5 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 321 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 321 64 Monte Carlo methods for the study of phase transitions and phase equilibria http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00109-x Author: K. Binder Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 307 (2008) Received 11 October 2007 / Received in final form 28 January 2008 / Published online 12 March 2008 Pacs: 02.70.Uu - Applications of Monte Carlo methods, 05.10.Ln - Monte Carlo methods, 05.70.Jk - Critical point phenomena Monte Carlo methods for the study of phase transitions and phase equilibria K. Binder 02.70.Uu Applications of Monte Carlo methods 05.10.Ln Monte Carlo methods 05.70.Jk Critical point phenomena 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00109-x Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 307 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 307 64 Hubbard model and the origin of ferromagnetism http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00113-2 Author: H. Tasaki Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 365 (2008) Received 13 September 2007 / Received in final form 12 February 2008 / Published online 19 March 2008 Pacs: 71.10.-w - Theories and models of many-electron systems, 02.10.Yn - Matrix theory Hubbard model and the origin of ferromagnetism H. Tasaki 71.10.-w Theories and models of many-electron systems 02.10.Yn Matrix theory 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00113-2 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 365 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 365 64 Singular scaling functions in clustering phenomena http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00118-9 Author: M. Barma Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 387 (2008) Received 21 September 2007 / Received in final form 4 February 2008 / Published online 9 April 2008 Pacs: 05.40.-a - Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion, 47.40.-x - Compressible flows; shock waves, 64.75.+g - Solubility, segregation, and mixing; phase separation Singular scaling functions in clustering phenomena M. Barma 05.40.-a Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion 47.40.-x Compressible flows; shock waves 64.75.+g Solubility, segregation, and mixing; phase separation 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00118-9 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 387 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 387 64 Scenarii for slow dynamics and cooperative lengthscales in glass-formers http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00120-3 Authors: G. Biroli and J.-P. Bouchaud Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 327 (2008) Received 4 September 2007 / Published online 21 March 2008 Pacs: 61.43.Fs - Glasses, 05.20.-y - Classical statistical mechanics, 05.50.+q - Lattice theory and statistics Scenarii for slow dynamics and cooperative lengthscales in glass-formers G. Biroli J.-P. Bouchaud 61.43.Fs Glasses 05.20.-y Classical statistical mechanics 05.50.+q Lattice theory and statistics 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00120-3 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 327 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 327 64 Life at ultralow interfacial tension: wetting, waves and droplets in demixed colloid-polymer mixtures http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00135-8 Authors: H.N.W. Lekkerkerker, V.W.A. de Villeneuve, J.W.J. de Folter, M. Schmidt, Y. Hennequin, D. Bonn, J.O. Indekeu and D.G.A.L. Aarts Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 341 (2008) Received 10 October 2007 / Received in final form 4 February 2008 / Published online 2 April 2008 Pacs: 67.30.hp - , 68.05.Cf - Structure: measurements and simulations, 68.37.-d - Microscopy of surfaces, interfaces, and thin films, 64.75.Xc - Phase separation and segregation in colloidal systems Life at ultralow interfacial tension: wetting, waves and droplets in demixed colloid-polymer mixtures H.N.W. Lekkerkerker V.W.A. de Villeneuve J.W.J. de Folter M. Schmidt Y. Hennequin D. Bonn J.O. Indekeu D.G.A.L. Aarts 67.30.hp 68.05.Cf Structure: measurements and simulations 68.37.-d Microscopy of surfaces, interfaces, and thin films 64.75.Xc Phase separation and segregation in colloidal systems 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00135-8 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 341 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 341 64 Fluctuation theorem and chaos http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00137-6 Author: G. Gallavotti Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 315 (2008) Received 19 February 2008 / Published online 2 April 2008 Pacs: 05.20.-y - Classical statistical mechanics, 05.70.Ln - Nonequilibrium and irreversible thermodynamics, 05.40.-a - Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion Fluctuation theorem and chaos G. Gallavotti 05.20.-y Classical statistical mechanics 05.70.Ln Nonequilibrium and irreversible thermodynamics 05.40.-a Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00137-6 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 315 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 315 64 How does flow in a pipe become turbulent? http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00140-y Authors: B. Eckhardt and T.M. Schneider Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 457 (2008) Received 20 September 2007 / Received in final form 27 February 2008 / Published online 4 April 2008 Pacs: 47.27.Cn - Transition to turbulence, 47.27.nf - Flows in pipes and nozzles, 47.10.Fg - Dynamical systems methods How does flow in a pipe become turbulent? B. Eckhardt T.M. Schneider 47.27.Cn Transition to turbulence 47.27.nf Flows in pipes and nozzles 47.10.Fg Dynamical systems methods 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00140-y Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 457 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 457 64 Superfrustration of charge degrees of freedom http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00150-9 Authors: L. Huijse and K. Schoutens Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 543 (2008) Received 5 September 2007 / Published online 11 April 2008 Pacs: 05.30.-d - Quantum statistical mechanics, 11.30.Pb - Supersymmetry, 71.27.+a - Strongly correlated electron systems; heavy fermions Superfrustration of charge degrees of freedom L. Huijse K. 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B 64, 409 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 409 64 Stochastic dynamics of a sheared granular medium http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00177-x Authors: A. Petri, A. Baldassarri, F. Dalton, G. Pontuale, L. Pietronero and S. Zapperi Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 531 (2008) Received 18 October 2007 / Received in final form 10 March 2008 / Published online 8 May 2008 Pacs: 45.70.-n - Granular systems, 05.40.-a - Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion, 02.50.-r - Probability theory, stochastic processes, and statistics Stochastic dynamics of a sheared granular medium A. Petri A. Baldassarri F. Dalton G. Pontuale L. Pietronero S. Zapperi 45.70.-n Granular systems 05.40.-a Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion 02.50.-r Probability theory, stochastic processes, and statistics 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00177-x Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 531 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 531 64 Exact results for the 1D asymmetric exclusion process and KPZ fluctuations http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00197-6 Author: T. Sasamoto Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 373 (2008) Received 14 September 2007 / Received in final form 15 February 2008 / Published online 21 May 2008 Pacs: 05.70.Ln - Nonequilibrium and irreversible thermodynamics, 02.50.Ey - Stochastic processes, 05.40.-a - Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion Exact results for the 1D asymmetric exclusion process and KPZ fluctuations T. Sasamoto 05.70.Ln Nonequilibrium and irreversible thermodynamics 02.50.Ey Stochastic processes 05.40.-a Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00197-6 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 373 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 373 64 Material yielding and irreversible deformation mediated by dislocation motion http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00198-5 Authors: M.-Carmen Miguel, L. Laurson and M.J. Alava Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 443 (2008) Received 30 November 2007 / Received in final form 28 March 2008 / Published online 21 May 2008 Pacs: 62.20.-x - Mechanical properties of solids, 62.20.Fe - Deformation and plasticity Material yielding and irreversible deformation mediated by dislocation motion M.-Carmen Miguel L. Laurson M.J. Alava 62.20.-x Mechanical properties of solids 62.20.Fe Deformation and plasticity 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00198-5 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 443 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 443 64 Spatiotemporal dynamics of shear induced bands en route to rheochaos http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00207-9 Authors: R. Ganapathy, S. Majumdar and A.K. Sood Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 537 (2008) Received 14 September 2007 / Received in final form 12 March 2008 / Published online 4 June 2008 Pacs: 82.70.Uv - Surfactants, micellar solutions, vesicles, lamellae, amphiphilic systems, 47.50.-d - Non-Newtonian fluid flows, 83.85.Ei - Optical methods; rheo-optics, 83.60.Wc - Flow instabilities Spatiotemporal dynamics of shear induced bands en route to rheochaos R. Ganapathy S. Majumdar A.K. Sood 82.70.Uv Surfactants, micellar solutions, vesicles, lamellae, amphiphilic systems 47.50.-d Non-Newtonian fluid flows 83.85.Ei Optical methods; rheo-optics 83.60.Wc Flow instabilities 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00207-9 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 537 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 537 64 Structural transitions in granular packs: statistical mechanics and statistical geometry investigations http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00224-8 Authors: T. Aste and T. Di Matteo Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 511 (2008) Received 31 August 2007 / Received in final form 13 March 2008 / Published online 18 June 2008 Pacs: 45.70.-n - Granular Systems, 45.70.Cc - Static sandpiles; Granular Compaction, 81.05.Rm - Porous materials; granular materials Structural transitions in granular packs: statistical mechanics and statistical geometry investigations T. Aste T. Di Matteo 45.70.-n Granular Systems 45.70.Cc Static sandpiles; Granular Compaction 81.05.Rm Porous materials; granular materials 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00224-8 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 511 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 511 64 A self-organized model for network evolution - Coupling network evolution and extremal dynamics http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00243-5 Authors: G. Caldarelli, A. Capocci and D. Garlaschelli Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 585 (2008) Received 9 October 2007 / Received in final form 6 May 2008 / Published online 27 June 2008 Pacs: 89.75.Hc - Networks and genealogical trees, 05.65.+b - Self-organized systems A self-organized model for network evolution - Coupling network evolution and extremal dynamics G. Caldarelli A. Capocci D. Garlaschelli 89.75.Hc Networks and genealogical trees 05.65.+b Self-organized systems 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00243-5 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 585 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 585 64 The non-random walk of stock prices: the long-term correlation between signs and sizes http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00244-4 Authors: G. La Spada, J.D. Farmer and F. Lillo Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 607 (2008) Received 27 November 2007 / Received in final form 29 April 2008 / Published online 25 June 2008 Pacs: 89.65.Gh - Economics; econophysics, financial markets, business and management, 05.40.Jc - Brownian motion, 02.50.Ey - Stochastic processes The non-random walk of stock prices: the long-term correlation between signs and sizes G. La Spada J.D. Farmer F. Lillo 89.65.Gh Economics; econophysics, financial markets, business and management 05.40.Jc Brownian motion 02.50.Ey Stochastic processes 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00244-4 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 607 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 607 64 Nonequilibrium work relations: foundations and applications http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00254-2 Author: C. Jarzynski Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 331 (2008) Received 2 September 2007 / Received in final form 21 March 2008 / Published online 3 July 2008 Pacs: 05.70.Ln - Nonequilibrium and irreversible thermodynamics, 05.40.-a - Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion, 82.37.Rs - Single molecule manipulation of proteins and other biological molecules Nonequilibrium work relations: foundations and applications C. Jarzynski 05.70.Ln Nonequilibrium and irreversible thermodynamics 05.40.-a Fluctuation phenomena, random processes, noise, and Brownian motion 82.37.Rs Single molecule manipulation of proteins and other biological molecules 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00254-2 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 331 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 331 64 Editorial: Editorial http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00319-2 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 301 (2008) Published online 15 August 2008 Editorial: Editorial 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00319-2 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 301 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Editorial 301 64 Solution clustering in random satisfiability http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00324-5 Author: D. Achlioptas Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 395 (2008) Received 31 August 2007 / Received in final form 22 May 2008 / Published online 15 August 2008 Pacs: 02.50.-r - Probability theory, stochastic processes, and statistics, 75.10.Nr - Spin-glass and other random models Solution clustering in random satisfiability D. Achlioptas 02.50.-r Probability theory, stochastic processes, and statistics 75.10.Nr Spin-glass and other random models 2008-08-14T13:33:43Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00324-5 Eur. Phys. J. B 64, 395 abstract 3-4 1218720823 The European Physical Journal B Article 395 64 Analysis of the Karmarkar-Karp differencing algorithm http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00320-9 Authors: S. Boettcher and S. Mertens Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, (2008) Received 27 February 2008 / Received in final form 7 May 2008 / Published online 9 August 2008 Pacs: 02.60.Pn - Numerical optimization, 89.75.Da - Systems obeying scaling laws, 89.75.Fb - Structures and organization in complex systems Analysis of the Karmarkar-Karp differencing algorithm S. Boettcher S. Mertens 02.60.Pn Numerical optimization 89.75.Da Systems obeying scaling laws 89.75.Fb Structures and organization in complex systems 2008-08-08T12:04:31Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00320-9 Eur. Phys. J. 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Zhang 73.23.-b Electronic transport in mesoscopic systems 72.25.Mk Spin transport through interfaces 74.50.+r Tunneling phenomena; point contacts, weak links, Josephson effects 2008-08-08T12:04:31Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00321-8 Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, abstract 1218197071 The European Physical Journal B Article PREPRINT In situ SAXS study on size changes of platinum nanoparticles with temperature http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00322-7 Authors: W. Wang, X. Chen, Q. Cai, G. Mo, L.S. Jiang, K. Zhang, Z.J. Chen, Z.H. Wu and W. Pan Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, (2008) Received 20 September 2007 / Received in final form 8 April 2008 / Published online 9 August 2008 Pacs: 61.46.Df - Structure of nanocrystals and nanoparticles, 65.80.+n - Thermal properties of small particles, nanocrystals, and nanotubes In situ SAXS study on size changes of platinum nanoparticles with temperature W. Wang X. Chen Q. Cai G. Mo L.S. Jiang K. Zhang Z.J. Chen Z.H. Wu W. Pan 61.46.Df Structure of nanocrystals and nanoparticles 65.80.+n Thermal properties of small particles, nanocrystals, and nanotubes 2008-08-08T12:04:31Z text/html doi:10.1140/epjb/e2008-00322-7 Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, abstract 1218197071 The European Physical Journal B Article PREPRINT Valence fluctuations in CeIn_{{3}} under the effect of pressure http://www.edpsciences.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00323-6 Authors: M. Ilkhani, M.R. Abolhassani and M. Aslaninejad Eur. Phys. J. B PREPRINT, (2008) Received 16 May 2008 / Received in final form 11 July 2008 / Published online 9 August 2008 Pacs: 71.20.-b - Electron density of states and band structure of crystalline solids, 31.30.Gs - Hyperfine interactions and isotope effects, 75.20.Hr - Local moment in compounds and alloys; Kondo effect, valence fluctuations, heavy fermions Valence fluctuations in CeIn_{{3}} under the effect of pressure M. Ilkhani M.R. Abolhassani M. 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