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It's a poisson distribution.
by patrickthebold 2y ago
It's a poisson distribution.
- dataflow 2y agoHave the data actually been fit a Poisson distribution? Or is this is just a guess assuming constant rate and independence?
- glial 2y agoNo natural phenomena ever exactly fits any probability distribution.
- dataflow 2y agoRight but I'm saying do we have data showing it's even close? (Genuinely asking, I have no idea.)
- Q_is_4_Quantum 2y agoexcept the emission spectra from atoms :)
- nverno 2y agoI imagine it is more of an exponential decay mixed with poisson since strikes were far more common back in the day. Also, I'd guess an exponential decay in the expected size of impactors over time as they've been smashing themselves into pieces.
- Arech 2y agoLikely it isn't, because the Solar system today and 3Bln years ago are two very different systems.