Analysis of aeroplane boarding via spacetime geometry and random matrix theory

E. Bachmat; D. Berend; L. Sapir; S. Skiena; N. Stolyarov

doi:10.1088/0305-4470/39/29/L01

Analysis of aeroplane boarding via spacetime geometry and random matrix theory

E. Bachmat
, D. Berend
, L. Sapir
, S. Skiena
, N. Stolyarov

Computer Science

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

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Abstract

We show that aeroplane boarding can be asymptotically modelled by two-dimensional Lorentzian geometry. Boarding time is given by the maximal proper time among curves in the model. Discrepancies between the model and simulation results are closely related to random matrix theory. The models can be used to explain why some commonly practiced airline boarding policies are ineffective and even detrimental.

Original language	English
Article number	L01
Pages (from-to)	L453-L459
Journal	Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and General
Volume	39
Issue number	29
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1088/0305-4470/39/29/L01
State	Published - Jul 21 2006

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