On the origin of power law distribution functions

by Prof. Ari Laor

Technion

at Physics Colloquium

Tue, 16 Jul 2024, 15:15
Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science & Technology (51), room 015

Abstract

Power law distribution functions of various properties are prevalent in a vast range of systems, from the smallest dust grains between stars to the largest dark matter halos. Power laws describes the frequency of various phenomena, and appears also in biology, economy, sociology, and linguistics. I will show simulations of a very simple system of colliding hard spheres, and use it to explore the general conditions where a power law distribution function appears, and the possible implications for various other systems.

Created on 19-04-2024 by Maniv, Eran (eranmaniv)
Updaded on 04-07-2024 by Maniv, Eran (eranmaniv)