Episode 04: Optimal Supply networks: The braid or the branch, that is the question of networkfulness

Summary:

We start with an overview of optimal supply networks and look at a few general results including when braiding versus directed networks arise, networks for the Monge problem, and leaves (leaves are cool). We then derive the delightful Murray's Law* using a simple optimality argument to find a splendid radius cube law for optimal branching, and inspect what happens with a Tokunaga structure. Sporks do not need to be optimized as they are the paragon of all human creation.

Extra:

*Never name things after people. Stigler's Law is the least of our problems with such nomenclature.

Date:

2018/01/30

Duration:

37:58

2018/01/30

37:58

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Extra:

*Never name things after people. Stigler's Law is the least of our problems with such nomenclature.


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