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Frog: Asynchronous Graph Processing on GPU with Hybrid Coloring Model

GPUs have been increasingly used to accelerate graph processing for complicated computational problems regarding graph theory. Many parallel graph algorithms adopt the asynchronous computing model to accelerate the iterative convergence. Unfortunately, the consistent asynchronous computing requires locking or atomic operations, leading to significant penalties/overheads when implemented on GPUs. As such, coloring algorithm is adopted to separate the vertices with potential updating conflicts, guaranteeing the consistency/correctness of the parallel processing. Common coloring algorithms, however, may suffer from low parallelism because of a large number of colors generally required for processing a large-scale graph with billions of vertices. We propose a light-weight asynchronous processing framework called Frog with a preprocessing/hybrid coloring model. The fundamental idea is based on Pareto principle (or 80-20 rule) about coloring algorithms as we observed through masses of realworld graph coloring cases. We find that a majority of vertices (about 80%) are colored with only a few colors, such that they can be read and updated in a very high degree of parallelism without violating the sequential consistency. Accordingly, our solution separates the processing of the vertices based on the distribution of colors. In this work, we mainly answer three questions: (1) how to partition the vertices in a sparse graph with maximized parallelism, (2) how to process large-scale graphs that cannot fit into GPU memory, and (3) how to reduce the overhead of data transfers on PCIe while processing each partition. Here, we conduct experiments on real-world data (Amazon, DBLP, YouTube, RoadNet-CA, WikiTalk and Twitter) to evaluate our approach and make comparisons with well-known non-preprocessed (such as Totem, Medusa, MapGraph and Gunrock) and preprocessed (Cusha) approaches, by testing four classical algorithms (BFS, PageRank, SSSP and CC). On all the tested applications and datasets, Frog is able to significantly outperform existing GPU-based graph processing systems except Gunrock and MapGraph. MapGraph gets better performance than Frog when running BFS on RoadNet-CA. The comparison between Gunrock and Frog is inconclusive. Frog can outperform Gunrock more than 1.04X when running PageRank and SSSP, while the advantage of Frog is not obvious when running BFS and CC on some datasets especially for RoadNet-CA.

97 MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING↗

Single Lens Dual-Aperture 3D Imaging System: Color Modeling

In an effort to miniaturize a 3D imaging system, we created two viewpoints in a single objective lens camera. This was accomplished by placing a pair of Complementary Multi-band Bandpass Filters (CMBFs) in the aperture area. Two key characteristics about the CMBFs are that the passbands are staggered so only one viewpoint is opened at a time when a light band matched to that passband is illuminated, and the passbands are positioned throughout the visible spectrum, so each viewpoint can render color by taking RGB spectral images. Each viewpoint takes a different spectral image from the other viewpoint hence yielding a different color image relative to the other. This color mismatch in the two viewpoints could lead to color rivalry, where the human vision system fails to resolve two different colors. The difference will be closer if the number of passbands in a CMBF increases. (However, the number of passbands is constrained by cost and fabrication technique.) In this paper, simulation predicting the color mismatch is reported.

bipartite filter↗

One-stage model for color conversion.

Description of a one-stage approximation to the color-conversion model of Richards and Parks (1971). The modified model proposes three channels for color vision, each with different center-surround sensitivities. In its strongest form, the model predicts that the gain-setting control that alters the sensitivities of each channel is solely a function of achromatic contrast.

Richards, W.↗

Model for color conversion

Color conversion model of equivalences under various illuminants, reducing problem to chromatic adaptation with nonlinear von Kries formulation

Parks, E. A.↗

Quarkonium Production and Polarization in an Improved Color Evaporation Model

An improved version of the color evaporation model (ICEM) has been introduced to describe heavy quarkonium production. In contrast to the traditional color evaporation model, the constraint was imposed that the invariant mass of the intermediate heavy quark-antiquark pair must be larger than the mass of produced quarkonium. A momentum shift between heavy quark-antiquark pair and the quarkonium was also introduced. Calculations show that the model can describe the charmonium yields as well as ratio of $\psi$' over $J$/$\psi$ better than the traditional color evaporation model. The ICEM has been extended to calculate the polarization of prompt $J$/$\psi$ and $Υ$($1S$) production for the first time in the color evaporation approach. The first calculations were made at leading order. The polarization parameter λ$_\vartheta$ was calculated as a function of center of mass energy and rapidity in p + p collisions. The x F dependence of the polarization was also calculated and compred to experimental results in p+Cu and π+W collisions. The next step of calculating the p T dependence of the polarization has been taken, with a calculation in the k T -factorization approach. We compare the unpolarized p T distributions for the $J$/$\psi$ and $\psi$, as well as the $\psi$ to $J$/$\psi$ ratio, in p + p collisions at RHIC and the LHC for several energies. We also present the polarization results and make comparison to polarization data.

72 PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS↗

Quarkonium production in an improved color evaporation model

In this paper, we propose an improved version of the color evaporation model to describe heavy quarkonium production. In contrast to the traditional color evaporation model, we impose the constraint that the invariant mass of the intermediate heavy quark-antiquark pair be larger than the mass of produced quarkonium. We also introduce a momentum shift between the heavy quark-antiquark pair and the quarkonium. Finally, numerical calculations show that our model can describe the charmonium yields as well as the ratio of ψ' over J/ψ better than the traditional color evaporation model.

72 PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS↗

Structural color from a coupled nanowire pair beyond the bonding and antibonding model

Optical resonances in nanostructures can be harnessed to produce a wide range of structural colors. Conversely, the analysis of structural colors has been used to clarify the nature of optical resonances. Here, we show that silicon nanowire (NW) pairs can display a wide range of structural colors by controlling their radiative coupling. This is accomplished by exciting a series of Fabry–Pérot-like modes where light is repeatedly scattered between two NWs. These modes are beyond the expectation from the conventional chemical bonding model under a quasi-electrostatic approximation, in which only bonding and antibonding modes can be formed in a pair system through modal hybridization. The additional eigenmodes found in a two-resonator system originate from the nonlinear, frequency-dependent coupling strength derived from the radiative nature of low- Q resonators. The Fabry–Pérot modes can be tuned across the entire visible frequency range by varying the distance between two NWs, leading to what we believe is a new type of universal building blocks that can provide structural color within a subwavelength footprint. The presented results pave the way toward the design and usage of highly tunable resonances that exploit the radiative coupling of high-index nanostructures.

Li, Qitong↗

Polarized heavy quarkonium production in the color evaporation model

Here, we explore polarized heavy quarkonium production using the color evaporation model at leading order. We present the polarized to total yield ratio as a function of center of mass energy and rapidity in p+p collisions. At energies far above the Q¯Q production threshold, we find charmonium and bottomonium production to be longitudinally polarized (J z = 0). The quarkonium states are also longitudinally polarized at central rapidity, becoming transversely polarized (J z = ±1) at the most forward rapidities.

72 PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS↗

𝐽/𝜓 photoproduction and polarization in 𝑒 + 𝑝 collisions in the improved color evaporation model

We calculate the production and polarization of direct 𝐽/𝜓 in the improved color evaporation model in 𝑒 + 𝑝 photoproduction. We present the production as functions of transverse momentum, mass of the hadronic final state, and inelasticity. We also present the polarization parameters 𝜆 𝜗 , 𝜆 𝜑 , and 𝜆 𝜗⁢𝜑 in the helicity and the Collins-Soper frames, as well as the frame-invariant polarization parameter $\tilde{𝜆}$ as a function of transverse momentum and inelasticity. We find agreement with both 𝐽/𝜓 unpolarized cross sections and the invariant polarization parameters as a function of 𝑝𝑇.

72 PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS↗

Polarization of prompt J / ψ and Υ ( 1 S ) production in the color evaporation model

We calculate the polarization of prompt J/ψ and Υ(1S) production using the color evaporation model at leading order. We present the polarization parameter x F as a function of center of mass energy and rapidity in p+p collisions. We also compare the x F dependence to experimental results in p+Cu and π+W collisions, and predict the x F dependence in p+Pb collisions at fixed-target energies.

72 PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS↗

The intensity dependent spread model and color constancy

Odetics is investigating the use of the intensity dependent spread (IDS) model for determining color constancy. Object segmentation is performed effortlessly by the human visual systems, but creating computer vision that takes an image as input and performs object identification on the basis of color has some difficulties. The unknown aspects of the light illuminating a scene in space or anywhere can seriously interfere with the use of color for object identification. The color of an image depends not only on the physical characteristics of the object, but also on the wavelength composition of the incident illumination. IDS processing provides the extraction of edges and of reflectance changes across edges, independent of variations in scene illumination. IDS depends solely on the ratio of the reflectances on the two sides of the edge. Researchers are in the process of using IDS to recover the reflectance image.

Kurrasch, Ellie↗

Generalized Ocean Color Inversion Model for Retrieving Marine Inherent Optical Properties

Ocean color measured from satellites provides daily, global estimates of marine inherent optical properties (IOPs). Semi-analytical algorithms (SAAs) provide one mechanism for inverting the color of the water observed by the satellite into IOPs. While numerous SAAs exist, most are similarly constructed and few are appropriately parameterized for all water masses for all seasons. To initiate community-wide discussion of these limitations, NASA organized two workshops that deconstructed SAAs to identify similarities and uniqueness and to progress toward consensus on a unified SAA. This effort resulted in the development of the generalized IOP (GIOP) model software that allows for the construction of different SAAs at runtime by selection from an assortment of model parameterizations. As such, GIOP permits isolation and evaluation of specific modeling assumptions, construction of SAAs, development of regionally tuned SAAs, and execution of ensemble inversion modeling. Working groups associated with the workshops proposed a preliminary default configuration for GIOP (GIOP-DC), with alternative model parameterizations and features defined for subsequent evaluation. In this paper, we: (1) describe the theoretical basis of GIOP; (2) present GIOP-DC and verify its comparable performance to other popular SAAs using both in situ and synthetic data sets; and, (3) quantify the sensitivities of their output to their parameterization. We use the latter to develop a hierarchical sensitivity of SAAs to various model parameterizations, to identify components of SAAs that merit focus in future research, and to provide material for discussion on algorithm uncertainties and future ensemble applications.

Werdell, P. Jeremy↗

A color prediction model for imagery analysis

A simple model has been devised to selectively construct several points within a scene using multispectral imagery. The model correlates black-and-white density values to color components of diazo film so as to maximize the color contrast of two or three points per composite. The CIE (Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage) color coordinate system is used as a quantitative reference to locate these points in color space. Superimposed on this quantitative reference is a perceptional framework which functionally contrasts color values in a psychophysical sense. This methodology permits a more quantitative approach to the manual interpretation of multispectral imagery while resulting in improved accuracy and lower costs.

Skaley, J. E.↗

Remote-Sensing Reflectance and Inherent Optical Properties for Optically Deep Waters: A Revisit

Remote-sensing reflectance (r(rs)) is defined as the ratio of upwelling radiance to downwelling irradiance. Relationships between remote-sensing reflectance and inherent optical properties serve as the basis for ocean-color modeling, as well as for spectral deduction of oceanic constituents through analytical/semi-analytical models of ocean color. A decade ago, a simple and concise formula based on Monte Carlo simulations was developed by relating rrs to a property u, the ratio of backscattering (b(b)) to the sum of absorption (a) and backscattering (u = b(b)/(a+b(b))). This relationship generally ignored the shape differences in phase functions between molecular scattering and particle scattering. In this study, the relationship is updated with separate parameters for molecular and particle scattering, based on the Radiative Transfer Equation through use of Hydrolight numerical solutions. The new approach fits r(rs) better than an earlier traditional formula, for both clear and turbid waters.

Lee, Zhong-Ping↗

Assessing chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM) distribution, stocks, and fluxes in Apalachicola Bay using combined field, VIIRS ocean color, and model observations

Understanding the role of estuarine-carbon fluxes is essential to improve estimates of the global carbon budget. Dissolved organic matter (DOM) plays an important role in aquatic carbon cycling. Here, the chromophoric fraction of DOM (CDOM) can be readily detected via in situ and remotely-sensed optical measurements. DOM properties, including CDOM absorption coefficient at 412 nm (a g 412) and dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentrations were examined in Apalachicola Bay, a national estuarine research reserve located in the northeast Gulf of Mexico, using in situ and satellite observations during the spring and fall of 2015. Synoptic and accurate representation of estuarine-scale processes using satellite ocean color imagery necessitates the removal of atmospheric contribu- tion (~90%) to signals received by satellite sensors to successfully link to in situ observations. Three atmospheric correction schemes (e.g., Standard NIR correction, Iterative NIR correction, and SWIR correction) were tested first to find a suitable correction scheme for the VIIRS imagery in low to moderately turbid Apalachicola Bay. The iterative NIR correction performed well, and validation showed high correlation (R 2 = 0.95, N = 25) against in situ light measurements. A VIIRS-based CDOM algorithm was developed (R 2 = 0.87, N = 9) and validated (R 2 = 0.76, N = 20, RMSE = 0.29 m -1 ) against in situ observations. Subsequently, ag412 was used as a proxy of DOC in March (DOC = 1.08 + 0.94 × a g 412,R 2 =0.88, N = 13)and in November (DOC= 1.61 + 1.33 × a g 412, R 2 = 0.83, N = 24) to derive DOC maps that provided synoptic views of DOC distribution, sources, and their transport to the coastal waters during the wet and dry seasons. The estimated DOC stocks were ~3.71 × 10 6 kg C in March and ~4.07 × 10 6 kg C in November over an area of ~560 km2. Volume flux (out of the bay) almost doubled for March 24 (735 m 3 s -1 ) relative to November 4 (378 m 3 s -1 ). However, estimates of DOC fluxes exported out of the bay from model-derived currents and satellite-derived DOC were only marginally greater in March (0.163 × 10 6 kg C d -1 ) than in November (0.124 × 10 6 kg C d -1 ) and reflected greater DOC stocks in the fall. Finally, the combination of satellite-, field-, and model-based observations revealed the strong linkage between the Apalachicola River plume, a major source of DOM, and the overall hydrodynamic forcing that controlled distributions of CDOM abundance, DOC concentration, stocks, and fluxes in the bay.

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES↗

Advances for QCD and the standard model: color-confining light-front holography and the principle of maximum conformality

Here, I review how the application of superconformal quantum mechanics and light-front holography leads to new insights into the physics of color confinement, the spectroscopy and dynamics of hadrons, as well as surprising supersymmetric relations between the masses of mesons, baryons, and tetraquarks. Spontaneous chiral symmetry breaking is automatically fulfilled by supersymmetric Light-Front QCD. The light-front holographic approach (HLFQCD) also predicts the behavior of the QCD running coupling and other observables from the nonperturbative color-confining domain to the perturbative domain. One can determine the QCD running coupling to high precision from the data of just a single experiment over the entire perturbative regime by using the Principle of Maximum Conformality (PMC). The PMC, which generalizes the conventional Gell-Mann-Low method for scale-setting in perturbative QED to non-Abelian QCD, provides a rigorous method for achieving unambiguous scheme-independent, fixed-order Standard Model predictions, consistent with the principles of the renormalization group. I also briefly review a novel feature of hadronic physics predicted by QCD: intrinsic heavy quarks.

Brodsky, Stanley J. [SLAC National Accelerator Lab↗