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Laboratory Experiments of Model-based Reinforcement Learning for Adaptive Optics Control
(2024)arXivDirect imaging of Earth-like exoplanets is one of the most prominent scientific drivers of the next generation of ground-based telescopes. Typically, Earth-like exoplanets are located at small angular separations from their host stars, making their detection difficult. Consequently, the adaptive optics (AO) system's control algorithm must be carefully designed to distinguish the exoplanet from the residual light produced by the host ...Working Paper -
Warum Biodiversität wichtig ist und welche Rolle sie bei der Klimaregulierung spielt
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A Stochastic Decision-Support Framework for Exploring Strategic Pathways in 3D Concrete Printing
(2024)SSRN3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) promises significant gains through faster construction and reduced waste, yet its adoption is limited. Addressing economic uncertainty in new technologies, this study presents a three-stage stochastic framework using a case study company, focusing on software, hardware, and material innovation. Stage one quantifies unit cost uncertainties; stage two explores development options for strategic planning; stage ...Working Paper -
The Moderating Effect of Firm-Specificity on the Impact of Unemployment on Apprenticeship Positions: Evidence from Switzerland
(2024)CES Working Paper SeriesThis paper evaluates how firm-specificity of apprenticeship training affects the response of apprenticeship positions to the unemployment rate. We first develop a theoretical model postulating how firm-specificity of apprenticeship training moderates the impact of changes in unemployment on the supply of apprenticeship positions. We then leverage Swiss data during COVID19 and utilise Poisson pseudo maximum likelihood methodology in empirical ...Working Paper -
How Working from Home Affects Job Satisfaction: Shedding Light on the Mechanisms*
(2024)CES Working Paper SeriesAs a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a large number of people began working from home, and this form of work will remain important. However, there is no consensus how working from home a ects workers' job satisfaction. This paper provides novel insights into the mechanisms through which working from home a ects job satisfaction. We use data from an online survey of part-time students and graduates of professional colleges in Switzerland ...Working Paper -
Harmony and Discord: The Impact of Leadership Dynamics on the Group Climate of Jazz Ensembles
(2024)CES Working Paper SeriesThis paper investigates the influence of different layers of leadership on the group climate within two jazz ensembles, consisting of conductors, instrument section leaders, and music students preparing for live concerts. Using data from 58 short semi-structured interviews, we examine how sentiments and emotions within these relationships affect group climate. We use applying both traditional coding by human researchers and coding by large ...Working Paper -
Fiscal Responses to Monetary Policy: Insights From a Survey Among Government Officials
(2024)KOF Working PapersThis paper leverages a novel survey among German senior government officials to investigate fiscal responses to monetary policy shocks. Using randomized vignette treatments, we present officials with scenarios of increased government interest costs and analyze their expected fiscal adjustments. Our findings reveal that officials predominantly adjust fiscal policy by increasing debt and reducing spending, with tax increases being the least ...Working Paper -
Erneuerung des Starkbebennetzwerks in der Schweiz (2009‐2023) - Abschlussbericht
(2024)Mit seinem Beschluss vom 18. Februar 2009 hat der Bundesrat den Antrag für die Erneuerung des Starkbebennetzes der Schweiz (Phase 1) gutgeheissen und deren Realisierung in Auftrag gegeben. Das Projekt umfasst in dieser ersten Phase (2009‐2013) die Installation und Inbetriebnahme von 30 modernen Erdbebenstationen. Diese sollen in erster Linie bestehende Lücken in der nationalen Überwachung schliessen. Dabei wurden alte Stationen teilweise ...Report -
Alternative Mechanics with Gravitational-Potential-Dependent Masses
(2024)The alternative mechanics presented describes the motion of bodies in gravitational fields. It is based on the hypothesis that their inertial masses depend on the local gravitational potential. It works in Minkowski space-time. A Lagrangian formalism leads to a modification of Newton’s force law and a gravitational repulsive force. For the ‘classical tests’ of General Relativity the same results are obtained. A simple model explains the ...Working Paper -
Towards fair roads
(2024)arXivTraffic engineering aims to control infrastructure and population behavior to achieve optimal usage of road networks. Fairness is fundamental to stimulate cooperation in large populations, and plays an important role in traffic engineering, as it increases the well-being of users, improves driving safety by rule-adherence, and overcomes public resistance at legislative implementation. Despite the importance of fairness, only a few works ...Working Paper