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Everything about Exponential decay
Decrease in value at a rate proportional to the current value
A quantity is subject to exponential decay if it decreases at a rate proportional to its current value. Symbolically, this process can be expressed by the following differential equation, where N is the quantity and λ (lambda) is a positive rate called the exponential decay constant, disintegration constant, rate constant, or transformation constant: Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: Exponential decayA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Exponential Decay of Sensitivity in Graph-Structured Nonlinear ProgramsInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Physics for scientists and engineersThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Spectral Gap and Exponential Decay of CorrelationsCited 542 times
- Go sideways: Half-lifeA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Radioactive decayA closely related topic
📖 Definitions
Noun A decrease where the rate of decrease is proportional to the amount remaining.
🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Spectral Gap and Exponential Decay of Correlations
Almost Exponential Decay Near Maxwellian
The Exponential Decay of Markov Transition Probabilities
Better estimates of exponential decay parameters
Exponential decay in a spin bath
Analysis of Multi-exponential Decay Curves
Seeking non-exponential decay
Rapid mixing implies exponential decay of correlations
🆕 Influential since 2022
Exponential Decay of Sensitivity in Graph-Structured Nonlinear Programs
Neural network for multi-exponential sound energy decay analysis
MAMGD: Gradient-Based Optimization Method Using Exponential Decay
The Landis conjecture on exponential decay
Stability and exponential decay for magnetohydrodynamic equations
📚 Books worth reading
Physics for scientists and engineersPaul A. Tipler, Gene Mosca · 1990
Calculus, Early TranscendentalsJames Stewart · 1991
Single Variable Calculus, Early TranscendentalsJames Stewart · 1991- 📕Lectures on Exponential Decay of Solutions of Second-Order Elliptic EquationsShmuel Agmon · 2014
Calculus and PizzaClifford A. Pickover · 2003- 📕Stochastic Structural DynamicsCho W. S. To · 2013
Finite Difference Computing with Exponential Decay ModelsHans Petter Langtangen · 2016
The Art and Science of Ultra-Wideband AntennasHans G. Schantz · 2005
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