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The Kinematics Of Distributed Computer Transactions

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  • MARK BURGESS

    (Faculty of Engineering, Oslo University College, Cort Adelers gate 30, Oslo, N-0254, Norway)

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A causal, stochastic model of networked computers, based on information theory and nonequilibrium dynamical systems is presented. This provides a simple explanation for recent experimental results revealing the structure of information in network transactions. The model is based on non-Poissonian stochastic variables and pseudo-periodic functions. It explains the measured patterns seen in resource variables on computers in network communities. Weakly non-Poissonian behavior can be eliminated by a conformal scaling transformation and leads to a mapping onto statistical field theory. From this, it is possible to calculate the exact profile of the spectrum of fluctuations. This work has applications to anomaly detection and time-series analysis of computer transactions.

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  • Mark Burgess, 2001. "The Kinematics Of Distributed Computer Transactions," International Journal of Modern Physics C (IJMPC), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 12(05), pages 759-789.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:ijmpcx:v:12:y:2001:i:05:n:s012918310100195x
    DOI: 10.1142/S012918310100195X
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