Surface Laplacian (SL) methods offer advantages in spectral analysis owing to the well-known implications of volume conduction. Although recognition of the superiority of SL over reference-dependent measures is widespread, well-reasoned cautions have precluded their universal adoption. Notably, the expected selectivity of SL for superficial rather than deep generators has relegated SL to the ro...

Property-based random testing à la QuickCheck requires building efficient generators for well-distributed random data satisfying complex logical predicates, but writing these generators can be difficult and error prone. We propose a domain-specific language in which generators are conveniently expressed by decorating predicates with lightweight annotations to control both the distribution of ge...

To parallelize applications that require the use of random numbers, an efficient and good quality parallel random number generator is required. In this paper, we study the parallelization of lagged Fibonacci generators for distributed memory parallel computers. Two popular ways of generating a random sequence in parallel are studied: the contiguous subsequence technique and the leapfrog techniq...

QuickCheck-style property-based random testing [4] requires efficient generators for well-distributed random data satisfying complex logical predicates. Writing such generators by hand can be difficult and error prone. We propose a domain-specific language, Luck, in which generators are expressed by decorating predicates with lightweight annotations controlling both the distribution of generate...

The deregulation of power systems has brought several new entities in the electricity market place. There is need to assess the impact of Independent Power Producers (IPP), Non-Utility Generators (NUG) and Distributed Generators (DG) on system operation and stability. This paper is concerned with the problems related to system security and stability resulting from the increased proliferation of...

Abstract A large number of distributed generators access to low resistance grounding system may have great influence on the fault characteristics single phase ground. In view ground active distribution network, connection mode Inverter-interfaced Distributed Generators (IIDG) is discussed comprehensively based operation safety and protection requirements. The equivalent model IIDG simplified ze...

Robust synchronization is indispensable for stable operation of a power grid. Recently, it has been reported that a large number of decentralized generators, rather than a small number of large power plants, provide enhanced synchronization together with greater robustness against structural failures. In this paper, we systematically control the spatial uniformity of the geographical distributi...

A neurophysiologically-based model is presented that controls a simulated kinematic arm during goal-directed reaches. The network generates a quasi-feedforward motor command that is learned using training signals generated by corrective movements. For each target, the network selects and sets the output of a subset of pattern generators. During the movement, feedback from proprioceptors turns o...

The pursuit of sustainability motivates microgrids that depend on distributed resources to produce more renewable energies. An efficient operation and planning relies on a holistic framework that takes into account the interdependent decisionmaking of the generators of the existing power grids and the distributed resources of the microgrid in the integrated system. To this end, we use a Stackel...

Localization of the generators of the scalp measured electrical activity is particularly difficult when a large number of brain regions are simultaneously active. In this study, we describe an approach to automatically isolate scalp potential maps, which are simple enough to expect reasonable results after applying a distributed source localization procedure. The isolation technique is based on...