256 research outputs found
Cygnus A super-resolved via convex optimisation from VLA data
We leverage the Sparsity Averaging Reweighted Analysis (SARA) approach for
interferometric imaging, that is based on convex optimisation, for the
super-resolution of Cyg A from observations at the frequencies 8.422GHz and
6.678GHz with the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA). The associated average
sparsity and positivity priors enable image reconstruction beyond instrumental
resolution. An adaptive Preconditioned Primal-Dual algorithmic structure is
developed for imaging in the presence of unknown noise levels and calibration
errors. We demonstrate the superior performance of the algorithm with respect
to the conventional CLEAN-based methods, reflected in super-resolved images
with high fidelity. The high resolution features of the recovered images are
validated by referring to maps of Cyg A at higher frequencies, more precisely
17.324GHz and 14.252GHz. We also confirm the recent discovery of a radio
transient in Cyg A, revealed in the recovered images of the investigated data
sets. Our matlab code is available online on GitHub.Comment: 14 pages, 7 figures (3/7 animated figures), accepted for publication
in MNRA
Universal Scaling Behavior of Anomalous Hall Effect and Anomalous Nernst Effect in Itinerant Ferromagnets
Anomalous Hall effect (AHE) and anomalous Nernst effect (ANE) in a variety of
ferromagnetic metals including pure metals, oxides, and chalcogenides, are
studied to obtain unified understandings of their origins. We show a universal
scaling behavior of anomalous Hall conductivity as a function of
longitudinal conductivity over five orders of magnitude, which is
well explained by a recent theory of the AHE taking into account both the
intrinsic and extrinsic contributions. ANE is closely related with AHE and
provides us with further information about the low-temperature electronic state
of itinerant ferromagnets. Temperature dependence of transverse Peltier
coefficient shows an almost similar behavior among various
ferromagnets, and this behavior is in good agreement quantitatively with that
expected from the Mott rule.Comment: 4pages, 4figures, 1tabl
Chemical Potential Shift in NdCeCuO: Contrasting Behaviors of the Electron- and Hole-Doped Cuprates
We have studied the chemical potential shift in the electron-doped
superconductor NdCeCuO by precise measurements of
core-level photoemission spectra. The result shows that the chemical potential
monotonously increases with electron doping, quite differently from
LaSrCuO, where the shift is suppressed in the underdoped
region.
If the suppression of the shift in LaSrCuO is attributed
to strong stripe fluctuations, the monotonous increase of the chemical
potential is consistent with the absence of stripe fluctuations in
NdCeCuO. The chemical potential jump between
NdCuO and LaCuO is found to be much smaller than the
optical band gaps.Comment: 4 pages, 5 figure
Strength of Correlations in electron and hole doped cuprates
High temperature superconductivity was achieved by introducing holes in a
parent compound consisting of copper oxide layers separated by spacer layers.
It is possible to dope some of the parent compounds with electrons, and their
physical properties are bearing some similarities but also significant
differences from the hole doped counterparts. Here, we use a recently developed
first principles method, to study the electron doped cuprates and elucidate the
deep physical reasons why their behavior is so different than the hole doped
materials. We find that electron doped compounds are Slater insulators, e.g. a
material where the insulating behavior is the result of the presence of
magnetic long range order. This is in sharp contrast with the hole doped
materials, where the parent compound is a Mott charge transfer insulator,
namely a material which is insulating due to the strong electronic correlations
but not due to the magnetic order.Comment: submitted to Nature Physic
Superconducting Gap Anisotropy in NdCeCuO: Results from Photoemission
We have performed angle resolved photoelectron spectroscopy on the electron
doped cuprate superconductor NdCeCuO. A comparison of the
leading edge midpoints between the superconducting and normal states reveals a
small, but finite shift of 1.5-2 meV near the (,0) position, but no
observable shift along the zone diagonal near (/2,/2). This is
interpreted as evidence for an anisotropic superconducting gap in the electron
doped materials, which is consistent with the presence of d-wave
superconducting order in this cuprate superconductor.Comment: 5 pages, 4 figures, RevTex, to be published in Phys. Rev. Let
Economic Advantage of In-Country Utilization of Nigeria Crude Oil
Crude oil refining is a unique and important link in the supply chain of petroleum products from the wellhead to the end user. Refining adds value through conversion of crude oil and other flows into dozens of co-refined products. Nigeria is probably the largest importer of refined petroleum products on the continent, creating a lucrative refinery market in Europe and the United States. Subsidies have also contributed to the low capacity utilization in our refineries. The current situation of the four National refineries and high dependency on crude oil proceeds has made Nigeria government a full time exporter of crude oil. Because of our population, the demand for refined products which are imported in foreign currency have induced pressure on our local currency; thus, presenting a large cost to the economy. Instead of looking for international crude oil traders or embarking on discounted sales of our sweet crude in this era of low crude oil price, it will be profitable to utilize this crude oil in Nigeria. We will not only export the raw crude but also enrich our petrochemical industries and agricultural sector with the byproducts or co-products from its refining. Investment in petrochemical industry will really bring about an astounding effect in our economy because of enlargement of private domain which will usher new phase of life by reducing inequalities in the nation’s income. There has never been a doubt about the large size of the Nigerian market for refined crude oil and petrochemical products. As more countries are discovering crude oil, Nigeria’s crude oil export will gradually drop leaving us with excess crude oil instead of excess crude account. There is a need for government to develop industrial sectors that support or leverage its energy resources. The actualization will make it possible for Nigeria to change from raw material supplier to value-added product supplier
Spatial analysis of locational conflicts: case study: locational conflicts generated by the expansion of built up surfaces in the northern area of Bucharest, Romania
The aim of this paper is to identify and analyze land use conflicts existing in the northern area of Bucharest and to spatially model their impact on the expandint residential areas. The main objectives are: 1) to analyze the dynamics of built up surfaces between 1975-2010; 2) to analyze the spatial and temporal dynamic of locational conflicts and 3) to spatially model the impact of locational conflicts on residential areas.Peer Reviewe
Nigerian Oil Palm Industry as a Sustainable Renewable Energy Resource
Nigeria had been standing aloof at exploring her bioresources as a means of combatting her energy cum economic challenges. After some critical examination, the authors showcased Nigerian Palm Industry as a viable biofuel source yet unexplored. Using a combination of some economic and vegetation facts and figures to comparatively analyse, Nigerian oil palm industry to validate the prospect of a sustainable commercial-scale biofuel production that can serve as both affordable alternative cleaner energy fuel for her populace and immense export revenue. The Nigerian government is encouraged to latch onto this bioresource prospec
Pseudogap of metallic layered nickelate R2-xSrxNiO4 (R=Nd, Eu) crystals measured using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy
We have investigated charge dynamics and electronic structures for single
crystals of metallic layered nickelates, R2-xSrxNiO4 (R=Nd, Eu), isostructural
to La2-xSrxCuO4. Angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy on the
barely-metallic Eu0.9Sr1.1NiO4 (R=Eu, x=1.1) has revealed a large hole surface
of x2-y2 character with a high-energy pseudogap of the same symmetry and
comparable magnitude with those of underdoped (x<0.1) cuprates, although the
antiferromagnetic interactions are one order of magnitude smaller. This finding
strongly indicates that the momentum-dependent pseudogap feature in the layered
nickelate arises from the real-space charge correlation.Comment: 4 pages, 4 figures. Accepted in Physical Review Letter
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