simulation@uflorida.cis.ufl.edu (Moderator: Paul Fishwick) (12/15/88)
Volume: 6, Issue: 10, Thu Dec 15 09:25:22 EST 1988 +----------------+ | TODAY'S TOPICS | +----------------+ (1) Approaches to Generating Random Numbers (2) Seeking Visiting Position... (3) Call for Papers (4) Transistor Models Wanted * Moderator: Paul Fishwick, Univ. of Florida * Send topical mail to: simulation@uflorida.cis.ufl.edu * Archives available via FTP to bikini.cis.ufl.edu, login as 'anonymous', use your last name as the password, change directory to pub/simdigest. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- To: comp-simulation@uunet.UU.NET Path: forgen!jim From: forgen!jim@uunet.UU.NET (Jim Hood) Newsgroups: comp.simulation Subject: random numbers Keywords: MLC generators and alternatives Date: 7 Dec 88 19:00:32 GMT Organization: OMNR, Forest Resources, Toronto, Ontario In a previous article (which was vaporized), Peter@Cambridge mentioned a procedure from Knuth for generating pseudorandom numbers which was an alternative to MLC methods, but which little was understood about the properties of the numbers. I came across such a generator buried in a well-known version of a familiar game. (I don't know if it's PD or proprietary code, unfortunately, which is why I'm not naming names :-)) The comments accompanying the routine called the method a "linear feedback shift register approach" and claimed that it "generated far better random numbers than a linear congruential generator," though no mention was made of testing procedures. My introduction to the issues in pseudorandom number generators came in the appendix of "Computer Simulation in Genetics" by Jack L. Crosby (1973, Wiley). I haven't yet seen the CACM article mentioned; possibly they rehashed some of the things Crosby discussed. Like Peter, I too am always on the lookout for a "better" random number generator. -- Jim Hood { uunet!attcan att pyramid!utai utzoo } !lsuc!forgen!jim ------------------------------ To: comp-simulation@rutgers.edu Path: speech2.cs.cmu.edu!xdh From: xdh@speech2.cs.cmu.edu (Xuedong Huang) Newsgroups: soc.college,sci.electronics,misc.jobs.misc,sci.research,comp.edu,comp.simulation Subject: Seeking a visiting position for my friend (EE/CS) Keywords: digital control, digital signal processing, and process control Date: 11 Dec 88 05:07:05 GMT Distribution: usa Organization: Carnegie-Mellon University, CS/RI This is for my friend from Dept. of EE at Hunan University, Changsha, China. Mr. YANG Jie, who is majoring in computer control and signal processing, will be finacially sponsered by Chinese goverment as a visiting scholar to go to North America for one to two year. He need a university to accept his applications before the END of this year. He is really an experienced scientist (holder of Sinica Academia Science awards for young scientists in 1986, and Science and Technology Progress Awards in 1987). If you are willing to have him join your research group, please let me know, or write to him directly. Following is his resume: RESUME Jie YANG Name: Jie Yang Address: Dept. of Electrical Engineering Hunan University Changsha, P.R. China Telephone: +86 731-83171 ext 248 DOB: July 7, 1959, Wuhan, PRC Education: 1985: M.S. of Electrical Engineering, Hunan University 1982: B.S. of Electrical Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology Research Work: 1985-present: Hunan University, research areas include digital and computer control, digital signal processing, and process control systems. Teaching Experience: 1985-present: Hunan University, "Process control systems", and "signal and systems" for undergraduate students. Honors: 1987: Research project "Microcomputer-based correcting and balancing control system of mains-frequency induction furnace" was awarded "Science and Technology Progressing Award" from Chinese National Machinery Commission. 1987: "1986 Research Fund for the Encouragement of Young Scientists" from Chinese Academy of Science. Publications: 1. "Optimal control of correcting and balancing for large single- phase loads", Proceedings of the Chinese Society of Electrical Engineering, No. 3, pp. 68-72, 1988 (In Chinese) 2. "Stepping motor minimum time optimal control", Beijing International Conference on Electrical Machines, Beijing, China, Aug. 1987 (In English) 3. "Microcomputer-based correcting and balancing control systems of main-frequency induction furnace", Transactions of Chinese Electrotechnical Society, No. 1, pp. 36-41, 1987 (In Chinese) 4. "Optimal gradeing of balancing capacitors for large single-phase loads", Proceedings of Chinese Society of Electrical Engineering, No. 1, pp. 36-43, 1986 (In Chinese) 5. "Microprocessor implementation of smith predictor", Journal of Microcomputer and digital control, No. 1, pp. 18-24, 1985 (In Chinese) 6. "Temperature control of three-phase electric resistance furnaces", Journal of Electrical Furnaces, No. 6, pp. 1-5, 1985 (In Chinese) Xuedong ------------------------------ Return-Path: <mitchell> To: simulation@UFL.EDU Cc: simulation-request@UFL.EDU Subject: Call for Papers Date: Mon, 12 Dec 88 13:39:22 -0500 From: mitchell%community-chest.mitre.org@gateway.mitre.org ***** CALL FOR PAPERS AND PARTICIPATION ***** 28th Annual Technical Symposium of the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the ACM INTERFACES: Systems and People Working Together National Institute of Standards and Technology Gaithersburg, Maryland - August 24, 1989 No computer is an island. Increasingly, systems are being tied together to improve their value to the organizations they serve. This symposium will explore the theoretical and practical issues in interfacing systems and in enabling people to use them effectively. *** SOME TOPICS OF INTEREST FOR SUBMITTED PAPERS *** * HUMAN FACTORS * User interfaces Meeting the needs of handicapped users Conquering complexity Designing systems for people Intelligent assistants The human dimension of information interchange * SYSTEMS INTEGRATION * Communications networks Distributed databases Data standardization System fault tolerance Communications standards (e.g. GOSIP) * STRATEGIC SYSTEMS * Decision support systems Embedding expert systems in information systems Strategic info systems Computer Aided Logistics Support (CALS) * SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION * Quality control and testing Designing a system of systems System management Conversion and implementation strategies Software tools and CASE Identifying requirements thru prototyping * ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES FOR APPLICATIONS PORTABILITY * Ada Database management Open software Open protocol technology Operating systems (e.g., POSIX) ==> DON'T BE LIMITED BY OUR SUGGESTIONS - MAKE YOUR OWN! Both experienced and first-time authors are encouraged to present their work. Papers will be refereed. A length of 10 to 20 double-spaced pages is suggested. Those presenting a paper are entitled to register for the symposium at the early advance registration rate. To propose special sessions or noncommercial demonstrations, please send three copies of an extended abstract to the Program Chairman at the address below. Note: A paper must include the name, mailing address, and telephone number of each author or other presenter. Authors of accepted papers must transfer copyright to ACM for material published in the Proceedings (excepting papers that cannot be copyrighted under Government regulations). The ACM policy on prior publication was revised in 1987. A complete statement of the policy appears in the November 1987 issue of Communications of the ACM. In part it states that "republication of a paper, possibly revised, that has been disseminated via a proceedings or newsletter is permitted if the editor of the journal to which it has been submitted judges that there is significant additional benefit to be gained from republication." *** SCHEDULE *** March 2, 1989 Please send five copies of your paper to the Program Chairman: Dr. Milton S. Hess American Management Systems, Inc. 1525 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22209 April 13, 1989 Acceptance notification June 22, 1989 Final camera ready papers are due August 24, 1989 Presentation at the symposium If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact: Symposium General Chairman: Charles E. Youman, The MITRE Corporation, (703) 883-6349 (voice), (703) 883-6308 (FAX), or youman@mitre.org (internet). Program Chairman: Dr. Milton Hess, American Management Systems, Inc., (703) 841-5942 (voice) or (703) 841-7045 (FAX). NIST Liaison: Ms. Elizabeth Lennon, National Institute of Standards and Technology (formerly the National Bureau of Standards), (301) 975-2832 (voice) or (301) 948-1784 (FAX). ------------------------------ To: uunet!comp-simulation@uunet.UU.NET Date: Tue Dec 13 15:16:41 1988 From: merk!news@uunet.UU.NET (Usenet Administration) To: uunet!comp-simulation Path: merk!alliant!caldara From: caldara@Alliant.COM (Steve Caldara) Newsgroups: comp.simulation,comp.lsi Subject: Transistor models wanted Keywords: transistor model spice Date: 8 Dec 88 18:54:03 GMT Organization: Alliant Computer Systems, Littleton, MA I am looking for SPICE V2G models for the following transistors or their equivalents 2N2907 2N2222 2N6288 If SPICE models are not available I can also make do with the parameters for an Ebers-Molls (EM2) model of the above. I'd appreciate any parameters that are in the public domain or pointers to the same. Please send responses via E-mail. Thanx in advance, Steve caldara@alliant.com -- UUCP: {attunix | linus | mit-eddie | suneast}!alliant!caldara US mail: Alliant Computer Systems; One Monarch Dr.; Littleton, MA. 01460 Phone: (508)-486-1236 ------------------------------ +--------------------------+ | END OF SIMULATION DIGEST | +--------------------------+