The null-brane space-time provides a simple model of a big crunch/big bang singularity. A non-perturbative definition of M-theory on this space-time was recently provided using matrix theory. We derive the fermion couplings for this matrix model and study the leading quantum effects. These effects include particle production and a time-dependent potential. Our results suggest that as the null-b...

A Metaheuristic Optimization is a group of algorithms that are widely studied and employed in the scientific literature. Typically, metaheuristics utilize stochastic operators make each iteration unique, they frequently contain controlling parameters have an impact on convergence process since their impacts mostly neglected most optimization literature, making it difficult to draw conclusions. ...

Transmission congestion is the major challenge in the operation of competitive power market. Sufficient transmission corridor is necessary for realization of power transaction. This paper proposes an efficient approach for transmission congestion management using the Black Hole Algorithm (BHA). Congestion is relieved by rescheduling of real power from the market clearing schedule. BHA is a rece...

Load shedding has been extensively studied because of multiple power system failure occurrences worldwide. Reliable techniques are required to provide rapid and precise load shedding to avert voltage collapse in power networks. Meta-heuristic optimization approaches are currently the widely developed methods because of their robustness and flexibility in dealing with complex and non-linear syst...