Date:
Tue, 02/01/202412:30-13:30
Title: Outliers and Log-Normal Distributions
Abstract:
A frequent problem in astrophysics is to decide whether an object or event that is an outlier in some class is qualitatively different or not. The width of log-normal distributions of waiting times between repeating events (Fast Radio Bursts, earthquakes, slip in plastic deformation) is a dimensionless parameter describing their underlying dynamics, and may identify similarities between apparently different systems, in analogy to critical exponents.
Zoom link:
https://huji.zoom.us/j/5536799365?omn=81732617087
Contact: Tsvi Piran
Abstract:
A frequent problem in astrophysics is to decide whether an object or event that is an outlier in some class is qualitatively different or not. The width of log-normal distributions of waiting times between repeating events (Fast Radio Bursts, earthquakes, slip in plastic deformation) is a dimensionless parameter describing their underlying dynamics, and may identify similarities between apparently different systems, in analogy to critical exponents.
Zoom link:
https://huji.zoom.us/j/5536799365?omn=81732617087
Contact: Tsvi Piran