R. Sarfati

Emergent periodicity in the collective synchronous flashing of fireflies

This paper studies how fireflies synchronize their flashing in swarms and proposes a mathematical framework to explain the emergence of periodicity without fitting parameters.

Embracing firefly flash pattern variability with data-driven species classification

This paper develops an automated firefly flash pattern classification system using RNNs to address challenges in species identification and population monitoring.

Chimera States among Synchronous Fireflies

The paper observes chimera states in firefly swarms, showing stable, spatially intertwined synchronous and asynchronous groups without enhanced spatial correlations.

Statistical analysis reveals the onset of synchrony in sparse swarms of Photinus knulli fireflies

The paper analyzes flash synchrony in Photinus knulli fireflies using statistical methods on video data to determine if their flashing displays are synchronous.

Calibration-free 3D reconstruction of firefly trajectories from 360-degree cameras

This paper introduces a calibration-free algorithm for 3D reconstruction of firefly trajectories using 360-degree cameras, enabling efficient and cost-effective monitoring of firefly populations.

Self-organization in natural swarms of Photinus carolinus synchronous fireflies

The paper studies synchronization in natural swarms of Photinus carolinus fireflies, showing that high-density swarms produce synchronous flashes through local visual interactions.

Spatiotemporal reconstruction of emergent flash synchronization in firefly swarms via stereoscopic 360-degree cameras

This study uses 360-degree cameras to track firefly flashes in 3D, revealing synchronization patterns and long-range interactions in swarms.