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The Hausdorff moments in statistical mechanics
A new method for solving the Hausdorff moment problem is presented which makes use of Pollaczek polynomials. This problem is severely ill posed; a regularized solution is obtained without any use of prior knowledge. When the problem is treated in the L 2 space and the moments are finite in number and affected by noise or roundâoff errors, the approximation converges asymptotically in the L 2 norm. The method is applied to various questions of statistical mechanics and in particular to the determination of the density of states. Concerning this latter problem the method is extended to include distribution valued densities. Computing the Laplace transform of the expansion a new series representation of the partition function Z(ÎČ) (ÎČ=1/k BT ) is obtained which coincides with a Watson resummation of the highâtemperature series for Z(ÎČ)
Self-Interacting Electromagnetic Fields and a Classical Discussion on the Stability of the Electric Charge
The present work proposes a discussion on the self-energy of charged
particles in the framework of nonlinear electrodynamics. We seek magnet- ically
stable solutions generated by purely electric charges whose electric and
magnetic fields are computed as solutions to the Born-Infeld equa- tions. The
approach yields rich internal structures that can be described in terms of the
physical fields with explicit analytic solutions. This suggests that the
anomalous field probably originates from a magnetic excitation in the vacuum
due to the presence of the very intense electric field. In addition, the
magnetic contribution has been found to exert a negative pressure on the
charge. This, in turn, balances the electric repulsion, in such a way that the
self-interaction of the field appears as a simple and natural classical
mechanism that is able to account for the stability of the electron charge.Comment: 8 pages, 1 figur
Development and demonstration of a renewable energy based demand/supply decision support tool for the building design profession
Future cities are likely to be characterised by a greater level of renewable energy systems deployment. Maximum impact will be achieved when such systems are used to offset local energy demands in contrast to current philosophy dictating the grid connection of large schemes. This paper reports on the development of a software tool, MERIT, for demand/ supply matching. The purpose of MERIT is to assist with the deployment of renewable energy systems at all scales. This paper describes the procedures used to match heterogeneous supply technologies to a set of demand profiles corresponding to the different possible fuel types
Development of a simulation-based decision support tool for renewable energy integration and demand-supply matching
This paper describes a simulation-based decision support tool, MERIT, which has been developed to assist in the assessment of renewable energy systems by focusing on the degree of match achievable between energy demand and supply. Models are described for the prediction of the performance of PV, wind and battery technologies. These models are based on manufacturers' specifications, location-related parameters and hourly weather data. The means of appraising the quality of match is outlined and examples are given of the application of the tool at the individual building and community levels
Thermodynamics of black holes in -dimensional Einstein-Born-Infeld dilaton gravity
We construct a new class of -dimensional black hole
solutions in Einstein-Born-Infeld-dilaton gravity with Liouville-type potential
for the dilaton field and investigate their properties. These solutions are
neither asymptotically flat nor (anti)-de Sitter. We find that these solutions
can represent black holes, with inner and outer event horizons, an extreme
black hole or a naked singularity provided the parameters of the solutions are
chosen suitably. We compute the thermodynamic quantities of the black hole
solutions and find that these quantities satisfy the first law of
thermodynamics. We also perform stability analysis and investigate the effect
of dilaton on the stability of the solutions.Comment: 18 pages, 15 figure
Dynamics of the Born-Infeld dyons
The approach to the dynamics of a charged particle in the Born-Infeld
nonlinear electrodynamics developed in [Phys. Lett. A 240 (1998) 8] is
generalized to include a Born-Infeld dyon. Both Hamiltonian and Lagrangian
structures of many dyons interacting with nonlinear electromagnetism are
constructed. All results are manifestly duality invariant.Comment: 11 pages, LATE
Biexcitons in two-dimensional systems with spatially separated electrons and holes
The binding energy and wavefunctions of two-dimensional indirect biexcitons
are studied analytically and numerically. It is proven that stable biexcitons
exist only when the distance between electron and hole layers is smaller than a
certain critical threshold. Numerical results for the biexciton binding
energies are obtained using the stochastic variational method and compared with
the analytical asymptotics. The threshold interlayer separation and its
uncertainty are estimated. The results are compared with those obtained by
other techniques, in particular, the diffusion Monte-Carlo method and the
Born-Oppenheimer approximation.Comment: 11 pages, 7 figure
Merit - An evaluation tool for 100% renewable energy provision
Islands represent an interesting challenge in terms of energy supply. A great deal of work has been carried out to look at specific aspects of this issue on different islands. Unfortunately, results from one study cannot be easily applied to other islands due to island-specific resources and energy-use profiles. A quantitative evaluation tool (MERIT) is presented here, which is able to match half-hourly energy demands (heat, electricity, hot water and transport) with local supplies. The program examines the energy balance on any scale, from an individual building through to an entire country, thereby providing a powerful and generic aid to decision making. This paper demonstrates the generality and usefulness of MERIT by using it to analyse the options for creating an energy-autonomous community on a typical, small island off the west coast of Scotland. Results are presented showing the feasibility of accomplishing 100% renewable provision on this island using available local resources
Generating Functional for Gauge Invariant Actions: Examples of Nonrelativistic Gauge Theories
We propose a generating functional for nonrelativistic gauge invariant
actions. In particular, we consider actions without the usual magnetic term.
Like in the Born-Infeld theory, there is an upper bound to the electric field
strength in these gauge theories.Comment: 14 pages, 2 figures; v2: misprints correcte
Non-diffracting Optical Beams in a Three-level Raman System
Diffractionless propagation of optical beams through atomic vapors is
investigated. The atoms in the vapor are operated in a three-level Raman
configuration. A suitably chosen control beam couples to one of the
transitions, and thereby creates a spatially varying index of refraction
modulation in the warm atomic vapor for a probe beam which couples to the other
transition in the atoms. We show that a Laguerre-Gaussian control beam allows
to propagate single Gaussian probe field modes as well as multi-Gaussian modes
and non-Gaussian modes over macroscopic distances without diffraction. This
opens perspectives for the propagation of arbitrary images through warm atomic
vapors.Comment: 8 pages, 7 figure
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