The split string formalism offers a simple template upon which we can build many generalizations of Schnabl’s analytic solution of open string field theory. In this paper we explore two such generalizations: one which replaces the wedge state by an arbitrary function of wedge states, and another which generalizes the solution to conformal frames other than the sliver.

Slicing a distributed system involves partitioning the nodes into k equal-size subsets using a onedimensional attribute. A new gossip-based slicing algorithm that we call Sliver is proposed here; relative to alternatives, it converges more rapidly to an accurate solution and does a better job of tolerating churn. The low cost and simplicity of the solution makes it appropriate for use in a wide...

Yarn quality is judged according to the achieved values of tested yarn properties that are selected in dependence on yarn utilization. Quality level of the yarns can be assessed using the USTER® STATISTICS [2]. This tool is composed of graphs enabling users to compare their measured results of yarn (sliver, roving, fiber) with the corresponding worldwide established fibrous product quality refe...