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Robert J H Ross1, R E Baker1, C A Yates2

  • 1Wolfson Centre for Mathematical Biology, Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG, United Kingdom.

Physical Review. E
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