Abstract
We consider how to make best use of imperfect objects, such as defective analog and digital components. We show that perfect, or near-perfect, devices can be constructed by taking combinations of such defects. Any remaining objects can be recycled efficiently. In addition to its practical applications, our “defect combination problem” provides a novel generalization of classical optimization problems.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Journal | Physical Review Letters |
| Volume | 89 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| State | Published - Jan 1 2002 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
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Challet, D., & Johnson, N. F. (2002). Optimal Combinations of Imperfect Objects. Physical Review Letters, 89(2). https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.89.028701