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J. Phys. I France
Volume 2, Numéro 12, December 1992
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| Page(s) | 2221 - 2229 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/jp1:1992277 | |
DOI: 10.1051/jp1:1992277
J. Phys. I France 2 (1992) 2221-2229
1 Mathematisches Institut, Universität zu Köln, Weyertal 86-90, W-5000 Köln 41, Germany
2 Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität zu Köln, Zülpicher Str. 77, W-5000 Köln 41, Germany
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J. Phys. I France 2 (1992) 2221-2229
A cellular automaton model for freeway traffic
Kai Nagel1 and Michael Schreckenberg21 Mathematisches Institut, Universität zu Köln, Weyertal 86-90, W-5000 Köln 41, Germany
2 Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität zu Köln, Zülpicher Str. 77, W-5000 Köln 41, Germany
(Received 3 September 1992, accepted 10 September 1992)
Abstract
We introduce a stochastic discrete automaton model to freeway traffic. Monte-Carlo simulations of the model show a transition
from laminar traffic flow to start-stop-waves with increasing vehicle density, as is observed in real freeway traffic. For
special cases analytical results can be obtained.
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