The set covariance of a dead leaves model

Authors
Gille, Wilfried
Citation
Gille, Wilfried, The set covariance of a dead leaves model, Advances in applied probability , 34(1), 2002, pp. 11-20
Journal title
Advances in applied probability → ACNP
ISSN journal
00018678
Volume
34
Issue
1
Year of publication
2002
Pages
11 - 20
Database
ACNP
SICI code
Abstract
The set covariance of a dead leaves model, constructed from hard spheres of constant diameter, is calculated analytically. The calculation is based on the covariance of a single sphere and on the pair correlation function of the centres of the spheres. There exist applications in the field of random sequential adsorption and in the interpretation of small-angle scattering experiments.