Space-time Evolution Research Articles

AsterX: a new open-source GPU-accelerated GRMHD code for dynamical spacetimes

Abstract We present AsterX, a novel open-source, modular, GPU-accelerated, fully general relativistic magnetohydrodynamic (GRMHD) code designed for dynamic spacetimes in 3D Cartesian coordinates, and tailored for exascale computing. We utilize block-structured adaptive mesh refinement (AMR) through CarpetX, the new driver for the Einstein Toolkit, which is built on AMReX, a software framework for massively parallel applications. AsterX employs the Valencia formulation for GRMHD, coupled with the Z4c formalism for spacetime evolution, while incorporating high resolution shock capturing schemes to accurately handle the hydrodynamics. AsterX has undergone rigorous testing in both static and dynamic spacetime, demonstrating remarkable accuracy and agreement with other codes in literature. Using subcycling in time, we find an overall performance gain of factor 2.5 to 4.5. Benchmarking the code through scaling tests on OLCF's Frontier supercomputer, we demonstrate a weak scaling efficiency of about 67\%-77\% on 4096 nodes compared to an 8-node performance.

Characterization of Subdaily Rainfall Events over Central Africa: Duration, Intensity, Amount, and Spatial Scale of the Storm Types

Abstract Using half-hourly rainfall data from 14 automated weather stations over central Africa, rainfall events [≥0.1 mm (30 min)−1] characteristics are explored. A total of 10 096 wet events (WEs) were identified and classified into six storm types (STs), mostly discretized by their duration and intensity. ST 1 is very short (<1.5 h) with low rainfall intensities over a small area and contributes the least to the total rainfall (7%) but is by far the most frequent (70% of the WEs). ST 2 is short (∼1.5 h) and sudden with very intense rains and of medium spatial scale (<200 km). ST 3 is short and of medium scale too but with low intensities and rainfall amounts. ST 4 and ST 5 are of large scale and long (∼3–4 h), with high rainfall amounts so that they contribute the most to the total rainfall (29% and 20%). Last, ST 6 is the largest, longest, and rainiest, although moderately intense. A complementary classification is performed on lagged gridded rainfall fields from IMERG to document the possible space–time evolution of the rainfall field during the life cycle of WEs. Four spatial types are identified. Spatial type 1 gathers the most frequent, less intense ones. Spatial type 2 is far less frequent but pictures westward-moving rainfall patterns, probably associated with mesoscale convective systems. Two spatial types (3 and 4) are related to high-intensity near-stationary rainfall events, respectively, located to the southwest and northwest of the stations. ST 4 is mostly present at stations close to the Atlantic Ocean.

Analysis of the Structure Characteristics and Influencing Factors of the Global Flower Trade Network

Global flower trade plays an important economic, cultural and environmental role in international trade, so it is of great significance to construct and analyze flower trade network. Through the construction of the global flower trade network from 2014 to 2023, this paper analyzes its structural characteristics and space-time evolution law, and finds that the global flower trade network has an obvious core-edge structure, and core countries such as the Netherlands, Germany and the United States occupy a dominant position in the trade, and the network stability is high. Then, from the perspective of flower planting, the explanatory variables were set in combination with flower transportation, national politics, economy and culture, etc., and the influencing factors of global flower trade were analyzed using the QAP model. The regression results showed that economic development level and geographical proximity had a significant positive impact on flower trade, while water resource richness had a negative impact, and language similarity promoted trade development.

Characteristics Analysis and Modeling of Integrated Sensing and Communication Channel for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Communications

As an important part of 6th generation (6G) communication, integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) communication has attracted more and more attention. The UAV ISAC channel model considering the space-time evolution of joint and shared clusters is the basis of UAV ISAC system design and network evaluation. This paper introduces the UAV ISAC channel characteristics analysis and modeling method. In the UAV ISAC network, the channel consists of a communication channel and a sensing channel. A joint channel parameter is a combination of all (communication and sensing) multiple path component (MPC) parameter sets, while a shared path is the intersection of the communication path and sensing path that have some of the same MPC parameters. Based on the data collected from a ray-tracing (RT) UAV-to-ground scenario, the joint paths and shared paths of ISAC channels are clustered. Then, by introducing the occurrence and disappearance of clusters based on the birth–death (B–D) process, the space-time evolution of different clusters is described, and the influence of the addition of sensing clusters and the change in flight altitude on the B–D process is explored. Finally, the effects of the sensing cluster and flight altitude on the UAV ISAC channel characteristics, including the angle, time–varying characteristics, and sharing degree (SD), are analyzed. The related UAV ISAC channel characteristics analysis can provide reference for the future development of UAV ISAC systems.

Analysis of thermal production effect of multi-horizontal U-shaped well

The multi-horizontal section hot dry rock (HDR) heat extraction system is proposed for efficient deep geothermal resources mining in this study. The thermal-hydraulic numerical model of the multi-horizontal section geothermal exploitation system is set up, the space-time evolution of temperature field is analyzed. The sensitivity factors including completion schemes, horizontal well diameter, quantity of horizontal sections and spacing of horizontal sections are investigated. The simulation results show that the production temperature and heating power of the multi-horizontal HDR production system decrease with the development of mining, and the decreasing speed gradually slows down. The open hole completion can be preferred when the formation conditions permit. The variation of horizontal well diameter has little effect on heat production when other conditions remain unchanged. The quantity of horizontal sections to be 3 or 4 for better heat extraction performance under the spacing of horizontal section remains 300m and the spacing of the horizontal section to be 150m is recommended within the scoped of this study. The results of this study can provide guidance for HDR mining research.

Cosmological wormhole: an analytical description

An attempt has been made to have an analytical description for possible traversable wormhole in non-static spherically symmetric space-time supported by anisotropic fluid. Both trivial and non-trivial choices of the red-shift function result in identical WH configuration and it is possible to have emergent scenario for evolution of the background space-time in both the cases.

Evolution and fluctuations of chiral chemical potential in heavy ion collisions

The possible appearance of the effects of local parity breaking in the QCD medium formed in heavy ion collisions due to violation of chiral symmetry can be quantified by corresponding chiral chemical potential [Formula: see text]. The experimental observables sensitive to the effects of local parity violation in strong interaction include search for polarization splitting of the [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] mesons via angular dependence of spectral functions in their decay to leptons. In this paper, we study the space-time evolution and fluctuations of [Formula: see text] using relativistic hydrodynamics and estimate their effect on the light vector meson polarization splitting in Pb–Pb collisions at LHC energy.

Using the space-time evolution spectrum to investigate the transmission characteristics of lightning return stroke current

Exploring the physical characteristics of lightning discharge channels based on spectrum can help to reveal the microscopic mechanism of the discharge process and provide a theoretical basis for lightning protection research. According to the spectra of six cloud-to-ground lightning return stroke processes and plasma conduction theory, we investigated the evolution of the total intensity of ionic and atomic lines in the spectra, conductivity, and other parameters along the discharge channel at different stages of the return stroke. The results show that the intensity of ionic lines in the spectrum present an obvious decaying trend with increasing height along the channel during the initial current-rise phase of the return stroke. In the later stages, the decay of ionic line intensity along the channel height slowed down. The intensity of the atomic lines varied slightly with increasing height along the channel during the entire return stroke process. The different space-time evolution characteristics of the spectral line intensity with different excitation energies reflect the differences in the mechanism of light radiation in the core current-carrying and surrounding thermal channels. The spectral characteristics further confirm that the ionic line with higher excitation energy directly relates to the physical process in the core current-carrying channel, and its intensity can roughly reflect the change in current along the channel. The attenuation of the return stroke current along the channel was mainly manifested in the initial stage of the return stroke. The decay rate of conductivity along the channel height is slower than that of the ionic line intensity throughout the return stroke stage, which is related to the channel diameter, it is another key parameter affecting the current transmission in the discharge channel.

What no one has seen before: gravitational waveforms from warp drive collapse

Despite originating in science fiction, warp drives have a concrete description in general relativity, with Alcubierre first proposing a spacetime metric that supported faster-than-light travel. Whilst there are numerous practical barriers to their implementation in real life, including a requirement for negative energy, computationally, one can simulate their evolution in time given an equation of state describing the matter. In this work, we study the signatures arising from a warp drive “containment failure”, assuming a stiff equation of state for the fluid. We compute the emitted gravitational-wave signal and track the energy fluxes of the fluid. Apart from its rather speculative application to the search for extraterrestrial life in gravitational-wave detector data, this work is interesting as a study of the dynamical evolution and stability of spacetimes that violate the null energy condition. Our work highlights the importance of exploring strange new spacetimes, to (boldly) simulate what no one has seen before.

Fault structure and earthquake clustering in Aswan region (Egypt) revealed by high-precision earthquake location from 35 years of recorded natural and induced seismicity

Starting from an initial catalogue of 7833 natural and reservoir-induced seismic events collected in Aswan region (south Egypt) from 1982 to 2016, we investigate the fault structure and triggering mechanisms by determining high-resolution hypocenters for 2562 earthquakes. Despite the complex network of intersecting fractures, high-precision earthquake locations reveal numerous discrete fault strands (some not mapped yet), whose kinematics have been determined from the focal mechanisms of Ml ≥ 2.5 earthquakes. Furthermore, the analysis of the space-time evolution of seismicity indicates an eastward migration of earthquakes and a progressive activation of different faults. This process could reflect fluid migration in the Wadi Kalabsha embayment likely controlled by permeability barriers at depth acting as seals, and the subsequent build-up of the pore pressure as the dominant driving mechanism of the observed seismicity in the region. A strong spatio-temporal earthquake clustering is observed in the region characterized by seismic sequences, repeated earthquakes, and long-lasting swarms. High variability of b-value in correspondence of the occurrence of mainshock-aftershock sequences also suggests the activation of faults and fractures within their respective fault zones under lower differential stress conditions due to fluids. The projection of earthquake hypocenters on an E-W vertical depth section of the study area shows a seismic gap with an approximate length of about 11 km along the Kalabsha fault, which suggests the presence of a locked fault patch that may generate a Mw 5.9 earthquake if this segment were to break in a single rupture episode.

China's groundwater situation in 2011–2020: Dynamic evolution, Influencing Factors, and sustainable development

Groundwater plays important roles in resource security and ecological maintenance and is sensitive to changes in the natural environment and human activities. It is of paramount importance to investigate the dynamic evolution trend of groundwater and its affecting factors and sustainable development. This paper takes mainland China as the study area, using data sourced from the Groundwater Dynamic Monthly Report, the China Water Resources Bulletin, and the Provincial Water Resources Bulletin. The temporal and space-time evolution trend of groundwater depth in 2011–2020 is determined, along with the correlation between variations in groundwater resources and precipitation, the factors affecting these changes, and the sustainability of groundwater use. The results are as follows: (1) The northern and western regions of mainland China had a greater depth of groundwater compared to the southern and eastern regions. The largest groundwater depth is in the Northwest Rivers Basin (Nw RB), which can reach 17.61–21.10 m, and the shallowest groundwater depth is in the Southeast Rivers Basin (Se RB), only 1.61–5.19 m. (2) Regarding the factors affecting the changes in groundwater resources, precipitation, land use pattern, human activities, and industrial and agricultural water use are highlighted. (3) Overall, the percentage of groundwater in the total water supply has declined. The optimization of groundwater resource allocation and the adjustment of industrial structure have resulted in the coordinated utilization of groundwater resources. The research establishes a scientific foundation for ensuring national water security and promoting sustainable economic and social development.

Modeling and experiment of femtosecond laser processing of micro-holes arrays in quartz

Quartz material irradiated by femtosecond laser has increasingly attracted widespread attention for the micro-fabrication of photonic devices. Mechanism exploration is beneficial for accelerating the digital progress of laser processing. However, the mechanism between femtosecond laser and quartz is complicated and needs further theoretical investigation. This paper established the theoretical model based on the ionization model with the Drude equation to study the space–time evolution of free electron density and its influence on the absorption coefficient, reflectivity, and ablation depth. In addition, we achieved a 10 × 10 micro-holes array with a pore size less than 10 μm, cone angle less than 2° in a 0.25 mm thick quartz on the condition of a laser pulse energy Ep = 3 μJ, scanning velocity v = 0.1 mm/s, and defocusing distance Δf = −0.3 mm via the bottom-up femtosecond laser processing. The work gives a new insight into further understanding the ablation mechanism of transparent materials etching by the femtosecond laser. It provides a practical technical scheme for preparing commercial quartz photonic devices.

The (in)effectiveness of sanctions: an attempt at the space-time evolution of street names in a Chinese historic city: a theoretical exploration from social memory

The (in)effectiveness of sanctions: an attempt at the space-time evolution of street names in a Chinese historic city: a theoretical exploration from social memory

Study on the impact of digital economy on green innovation in Anhui Province through space–time evolution

Study on the impact of digital economy on green innovation in Anhui Province through space–time evolution

Magnetic Bianchi-I cosmology in the Horndeski theory

In this paper, we study the evolution of Bianchi-I spacetimes within the framework of the Horndeski theory with [Formula: see text]. The spacetimes are filled a global unidirectional electromagnetic field interacting with a scalar field. We consider the minimal interaction and the non-minimal interaction by the law [Formula: see text]. The Horndeski theory allows anisotropy to grow over time, so the question arises of regulating the anisotropic level in this theory. Using the designer method, we build models in which the anisotropic level tends to a small value as the Universe expands. One of the results is a model with a anisotropic bounce.

A Numerical Time Integration Procedure for Secondary Dendrite Arm Spacing in Hyper-Peritectic Steel Alloys

AbstractA numerical time integration procedure for the calculation of the secondary dendrite arm spacing (SDAS) in FeC hyper-peritectic alloys is presented, a preferred group of low-carbon casting steel. The procedure incorporates a three-stage thin arm dissolution model, which is solved at each time step using Newton–Raphson iteration. This is coupled to a coarsening model based on the integral forms of the dissolution model, which are solved using Gaussian quadrature, as well as a growth model for solid fraction evolution. The procedure can easily be embedded into numerical models for solidification, in which the space–time evolution of the SDAS is required for determining the dynamic permeability in the mushy zone. Higher order approximations for both growth and solute concentration evolution can easily be incorporated. Temperature dependence of thermophysical parameters is taken into account using inter-dendritic solidification empirical models, and an alloy-specific peritectic reaction constant is used to determine the isothermal peritectic holding time. The procedure is validated against experimental data presented in literature. Various cases of SDAS as a function of local solidification time, cooling rate and carbon composition are investigated. The method is compared to experimental results of SDAS obtained from test castings of a hyper-peritectic steel alloy and can be used to iteratively determine the alloy-specific peritectic reaction constant by comparing the solid fraction evolution during the peritectic reaction with that found from the experimental cooling curve.

Spatio-temporal Evolution of Urban Economic Resilience in Henan Province

With the progress of The Times and the slogan of the risk of the Central Plains getting cloud and cloud, the cities of Henan province have made progress and development to varying degrees in terms of economy, culture, science, and technology However, the development of the cities of Henan Province still needs our attention Through the city's economic resilience city in Henan province was studied by the comparative analysis of the difference of economic resilience, using the data from 2007-2020 by entropy method and spatial autocorrelation method to the analysis of the time and space, to explore the city of Henan province space time evolution process and law of economic resilience, then we can understand the economic resilience. The evolution situation of Henan province of the central plains, the results are as follows: (1) The resistance of urban economy in Henan province shows a stable trend over time and is most not affected by COVID-19 (2) Spatially, the economic resistance of cities in Henan province is concentrated The economic resistance of the cities is generally higher in the north than in the south, and the economic resistance of the cities in the west is generally higher than that of the cities in the east On the whole, the economic resilience of the cities is concentrated in the central cities (3) Economic innovation capacity, including R&D expenditure, technology market turnover and the number of students in colleges and universities, the ratio of actual utilized foreign capital to GDP has a great impact on economic resilience In the future development process, more rational use of foreign capital and the improvement of innovative economic system are needed.

Space-time Evolution and Causes of Commercial Sports Facilities in the Main Urban Area of Xi 'an City

Space-time Evolution and Causes of Commercial Sports Facilities in the Main Urban Area of Xi 'an City

Study on the Impact of Carbon Emission Trading Pilot on Green Land Use Efficiency in Cities

Under the overarching principle of sustainability, the reliance solely on expanding the landmass to meet the demand for high-quality economic growth is unsustainable. To address the need for harmonious ecological–economic development, this paper examines the influence of carbon emissions trading (CET) policies on the urban land green utilization efficiency (LGUE) from an environmental regulation perspective. Harnessing municipal panel data from 278 cities across China between 2011 and 2020, the study initially employs a super-efficient SBM model to estimate the urban LGUE. Further, a progressive difference-in-differences methodology is utilized to delve into CET’s impact on the LGUE. The main results are as follows. (1) Through the visual analysis of the time–space evolution trend, the LGUE displays pronounced spatial agglomeration, with the LGUE values being higher in the central and western regions compared to the east, and in the south versus the north. Over time, it follows a “U-shaped” change pattern. (2) The CET policy exerts a statistically significant positive influence on the LGUE, although this effect is accompanied by a temporal lag. Following a number of approaches to validate the results, the impact remains significant. (3) Regarding the heterogenous effects, the CET policy appears to have a greater impact on resource-based cities and those in the eastern part of China relative to non-resource-based and central–western cities. This research offers empirical evidence and countermeasure recommendations for the further refinement of the CET policy to enhance the urban LGUE.

Observation of spatiotemporal optical vortices enabled by symmetry-breaking slanted nanograting

Providing additional degrees of freedom to manipulate light, spatiotemporal optical vortex (STOV) beams carrying transverse orbital angular momentum are of fundamental importance for spatiotemporal control of light-matter interactions. Unfortunately, existing methods to generate STOV are plagued by various limitations such as inefficiency, bulkiness, and complexity. Here, we theoretically propose and experimentally demonstrate a microscale singlet platform composed of a slanted nanograting to generate STOV. Leveraging the intrinsic topological singularity induced by C2 symmetry and z-mirror symmetry breaking of the slanted nanograting, STOV is generated through the Fourier transform of the spiral phase in the momentum-frequency space to the spatiotemporal domain. In experiments, we observe the space-time evolution of STOV carried by femtosecond pulses using a time-resolved interferometry technique and achieve a generation efficiency exceeding 40%. Our work sheds light on a compact and versatile platform for light pulse shaping, and paves the way towards a fully integrated system for spatiotemporal light manipulation.