51 research outputs found
Mass and angular momentum of asymptotically AdS or flat solutions in the topologically massive gravity
We study the conserved charges of supersymmetric solutions in the
topologically massive gravity theory for both asymptotically flat and constant
curvature geometries.Comment: REVTEX4, 8 pages, no figures, added 2 references and a few clarifying
remark
Solvegeometry gravitational waves
In this paper we construct negatively curved Einstein spaces describing
gravitational waves having a solvegeometry wave-front (i.e., the wave-fronts
are solvable Lie groups equipped with a left-invariant metric). Using the
Einstein solvmanifolds (i.e., solvable Lie groups considered as manifolds)
constructed in a previous paper as a starting point, we show that there also
exist solvegeometry gravitational waves. Some geometric aspects are discussed
and examples of spacetimes having additional symmetries are given, for example,
spacetimes generalising the Kaigorodov solution. The solvegeometry
gravitational waves are also examples of spacetimes which are indistinguishable
by considering the scalar curvature invariants alone.Comment: 10 pages; v2:more discussion and result
Holographic flows to IR Lifshitz spacetimes
Recently we studied `vanishing' horizon limits of `boosted' black D3-brane
geometry \cite{hsnr}. The type IIB solutions obtained by taking these special
double limits were found to describe nonrelativistic Lifshitz spacetimes at
zero temperature. In the present work we study these limits for TsT black-hole
solutions which include -field. The new Galilean solutions describe a
holographic RG flow from Schr\"odinger () spacetime in UV to a Lifshitz
universe () in the IR.Comment: 10 pages; v2: A bad typo in eq.8 corrected; v3: Discussion and
reference on Kaigorodov spaces included, correction in sec-3, to be published
in JHE
Embeddings in Non-Vacuum Spacetimes
A scheme is discussed for embedding n-dimensional, Riemannian manifolds in an
(n+1)-dimensional Einstein space. Criteria for embedding a given manifold in a
spacetime that represents a solution to Einstein's equations sourced by a
massless scalar field are also discussed. The embedding procedures are
illustrated with a number of examples.Comment: 17 pages, Plain Latex. Extended discussion on embeddings with scalar
fields and further examples included. In press, Classical and Quantum Gravit
The structure of cool accretion disc in semidetached binaries
We present the results of qualitative consideration of possible changes
occurring during the transition from the hot accretion disc to the cool one. We
argue the possible existence of one more type of spiral density waves in the
inner part of the disc where gasdynamical perturbations are negligible. The
mechanism of formation of such a wave as well as its parameters are considered.
We also present the results of 3D gasdynamical simulation of cool accretion
discs. These results confirm the hypothesis of possible formation of the spiral
wave of a new, "precessional" type in the inner regions of the disc. Possible
observational manifestations of this wave are discussed.Comment: LaTeX, 16 pages, 8 figures, to be published in Astron. Z
A model of superoutbursts in binaries of SU UMa type
A new mechanism explaining superoutbursts in binaries of SU UMa type is
proposed. In the framework of this mechanism the accretion rate increase
leading to the superoutburst is associated with formation of a spiral wave of a
new "precessional" type in inner gasdynamically unperturbed parts of the
accretion disc. The possibility of existence of this type of waves was
suggested in our previous work (astro-ph/0403053). The features of the
"precessional" spiral wave allow explaining both the energy release during the
outburst and all its observational manifestations. The distinctive
characteristic of a superoutburst in a SU UMa type star is the appearance of
the superhump on the light curve. The proposed model reproduces well the
formation of the superhump as well as its observational features, such as the
period that is 3-7% longer than the orbital one and the detectability of
superhumps regardless of the binary inclination.Comment: LaTeX, 20 pages, 4 figures, to be published in Astron. Z
Lifshitz/Schr\"odinger D-p-branes and dynamical exponents
We extend our earlier study of special double limits of `boosted'
black hole solutions to include all black D-branes of type II strings. We
find that Lifshitz solutions can be obtained in generality, with varied
dynamical exponents, by employing these limits. We then study such double
limits for `boosted' D-brane bubble solutions and find that the resulting
non-relativistic solutions instead describe Schr\"odinger like spacetimes,
having varied dynamical exponents. We get a simple map between these Lifshitz &
Schr\"odinger solutions and a relationship between two types of dynamical
exponents. We also discuss about the singularities of the Lifshitz solutions
and an intriguing thermodynamic duality.Comment: 20 pages; 3 figures; v3: similar to JHE
Interpretation of the Siklos solutions as exact gravitational waves in the anti-de Sitter universe
The Siklos class of solutions of Einstein's field equations is investigated
by analytical methods. By studying the behaviour of free particles we reach the
conclusion that the space-times represent exact gravitational waves propagating
in the anti-de Sitter universe. The presence of a negative cosmological
constant implies that the 'background' space is not asymptotically flat and
requires a 'rotating' reference frames in order to fully simplify and view the
behaviour of nearby test particles. The Kaigorodov space-time, which is the
simplest representative of the Siklos class, is analyzed in more detail. It is
argued that it may serve as a 'cosmological' analogue of the well-known
homogeneous pp-waves in the flat universe.Comment: 17 pages, to be published in Class. Quantum Gravit
Universal time-dependent deformations of Schrodinger geometry
We investigate universal time-dependent exact deformations of Schrodinger
geometry. We present 1) scale invariant but non-conformal deformation, 2)
non-conformal but scale invariant deformation, and 3) both scale and conformal
invariant deformation. All these solutions are universal in the sense that we
could embed them in any supergravity constructions of the Schrodinger invariant
geometry. We give a field theory interpretation of our time-dependent
solutions. In particular, we argue that any time-dependent chemical potential
can be treated exactly in our gravity dual approach.Comment: 24 pages, v2: references adde
Исследование эффективности лечения больных хронической обструктивной болезнью легких препаратом Спирива (тиотропия бромид) в Новосибирской области
A regional branch programme "Improvement of quality of life of COPD patients" had been developed and adopted at Novosibirsk region. Its content is financial support and organization of COPD treatment using thiotropium bromide. The study involved 35 COPD patients, 31of them (28 males and 3 females) completed the treatment. The average age of participants was 53.2 ± 3.9 yrs. We assessed severity of clinical signs using a 3-point scale; spirometry parameters, physical tolerability in 6-minute walk test. We also calculated cost of therapy of COPD patients. The follow-up duration was 6 months. Results demonstrated a significant reduction in clinical severity of COPD, improvement in functional capacity during the treatment with Spiriva. The rate of seeking for aid, number of seek days and length of staying in a hospitals decreased. Medical expenses for COPD treatment increased when used Spiriva due to its high cost but with regards to a total expenditure (direct and indirect) the cost-efficacy was 32.7 %.В Новосибирской области разработана и принята областная отраслевая программа "Повышение качества жизни больных ХОБЛ", содержание которой заключалось в финансировании и организации мероприятий по лечению ХОБЛ препаратом тиотропия бромид. В исследовании участвовали 35 больных ХОБЛ, из которых завершили лечение 31 человек (28 мужчин и 3 женщины). Средний возраст участников составил 53,2 ± 3,9 лет. Оценивали выраженность симптомов заболевания по 3-балльной шкале, показатели спирометрии, толерантность к физической нагрузке — в 6-минутном тесте, рассчитывали затраты на лечение больных ХОБЛ. Длительность наблюдения составила 6 мес. Результаты исследования показали, что лечение препаратом Спирива ведет к достоверному уменьшению выраженности клинических симптомов ХОБЛ, повышению толерантности к физической нагрузке в течение всего курса терапии. За время лечения у больных достоверно снизились частота обращений за медицинской помощью, длительность периодов временной нетрудоспособности и стационарного лечения. Медицинские затраты на лечение ХОБЛ при использовании Спиривы возрастают за счет его стоимости, но при учете всех затрат (прямых и косвенных) экономическая эффективность составила 32,7 %
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