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Interference of Conversion and Bremsstrahlung Amplitudes in the Decay K_L -> mu^+ mu^- gamma
In the region of large mu^+ mu^- invariant mass, the decay spectrum of K_L ->
mu^+ mu^- gamma deviates from the Dalitz pair spectrum, as a result of
interference between conversion (K_L -> gamma^* gamma -> mu^+ mu^- gamma) and
bremsstrahlung amplitudes. The latter is proportional to the K_L -> mu^+ mu^-
matrix element, whose 2 gamma-absorptive part appears to dominate the observed
K_L -> mu^+ mu^- decay rate. We examine the extent to which a scrutiny of the
K_L -> mu^+ mu^- gamma spectrum in the end-point region could provide evidence
on the real part of the K_L -> mu^+ mu^- amplitude. As a by-product, we obtain
the absorptive part of the K_L -> gamma^* gamma form factor, using data on the
K_L -> pi^+ pi^- gamma spectrum.Comment: 7 pages, 4 figure
Scattering in Noncommutative Quantum Mechanics
We derive the correction due to noncommutativity of space on Born
approximation, then the correction for the case of Yukawa potential is
explicitly calculated. The correction depends on the angle of scattering. Using
partial wave method it is shown that the conservation of the number of
particles in elastic scattering is also valid in noncommutative spaces which
means that the unitarity relation is held in noncommutative spaces. We also
show that the noncommutativity of space has no effect on the optical theorem.
Finally we study Gaussian function potential in noncommutative spaces which
generates delta function potential as .Comment: 7 Pages, no figure, accepted for publication in Modern Physics
Letters
Experimental study on fluidization of micronic powders
The fluidization behavior of yttrium oxide (Y2O3) powders of high density and micronic diameter belonging to the group C of Geldart’s classification has been investigated. Large interparticle forces lead to bed cracking, slugging and channelling, and cause the powder not to
fluidize consistently.
Different fluidization technologies have been tested, such as mechanical agitated fluidization, vibrated fluidization and addition of easyto-fluidize large particles to fine particles. The quality of fluidization has been studied through pressure drop diagrams for decreasing gas
velocities and for various fixed bed heights to column diameter ratios.
In the case of stirred fluidization, several stirrer geometries have been tested (helix, turbine, etc.). However, the fluidization has not been
satisfactory.
By adding larger particles to fine powders, convenient fluidization conditions have been obtained. An inertia effect proportional to the initial bed weight seems to contribute to fluidization. Some evaluation of interparticle forces governing the tested mixture of fine/large particles has been performed by studying the influence of mass percentage of fine particles on the Hausner ratio and the angle of repose.
Fluidization under vibration allows to partly overcome the adhesion forces between powders. The fluidization behavior has been improved for the highest vibration strengths
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