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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
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Identifiability of generalised Randles circuit models
The Randles circuit (including a parallel resistor and capacitor in series
with another resistor) and its generalised topology have widely been employed
in electrochemical energy storage systems such as batteries, fuel cells and
supercapacitors, also in biomedical engineering, for example, to model the
electrode-tissue interface in electroencephalography and baroreceptor dynamics.
This paper studies identifiability of generalised Randles circuit models, that
is, whether the model parameters can be estimated uniquely from the
input-output data. It is shown that generalised Randles circuit models are
structurally locally identifiable. The condition that makes the model structure
globally identifiable is then discussed. Finally, the estimation accuracy is
evaluated through extensive simulations
An Appropriate Candidate for Exact Distribution of Closed Random Walks using Quantum Groups
We show that the structure of the quantum group is intimately
related to the random walks on a two dimentional lattice. Using this connection
we obtain an appropriate candidate for the exact area distribution of closed
random walks of length on a two dimensional square lattice. We compare our
results with exact enumeration.Comment: 7 pages, 3 figure
Effect of a Family-Oriented Communication Skills Training Program on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Older Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Background: Older adults face several physical and psychological problems such as hearing loss, vision loss, and memory loss, which diminish the quality of their communication. Poor communication in turn affects their psychological wellbeing and induces substantial depression, anxiety, and stress. The family has an important role in the mental health of older adults.
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of a family-oriented communication skills training program on depression, anxiety, and stress in older adults.
Patients and Methods: For this randomized controlled clinical trial, we enrolled 64 older adults from two healthcare centers affiliated to the Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. The subjects were randomly allocated to an experimental group (n = 32) and a control group (n = 32). In the experimental group, older adults along with their primary caregiver participated in six sessions of communication skill education. The control group participated in two training sessions on nutrition and exercise. All participants answered the DASS21 questionnaire three times—at the start of the study, at the end of the sixth week, and a month after the last educational session of the experimental group. Data were analyzed using chi-square, Fisher’s exact and t tests and by repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA).
Results: In the experimental group, the mean depression score significantly reduced from 10.56 ± 3.34 before intervention to 7.46 ± 2.80 and 6.30 ± 2.75 after intervention and at follow-up, respectively; the mean anxiety score significantly reduced from 8.46 ± 1.88 before intervention to 5.83 ± 1.93 and 5.80 ± 2.12 after intervention and at follow-up, respectively; and the mean stress score significantly decreased from 11.40 ± 4.53 before intervention to 8.90 ± 3.81 and 8.43 ± 3.31 after intervention and at follow-up, respectively (P < 0.05 for all three domains). In contrast, the control group did not show any significant change in the mean depression, anxiety, and stress scores.
Conclusions: Family-oriented education on communication skills could reduce depression, anxiety, and stress in the elderly. Therefore, such programs should be adopted as a non-pharmacological and cost-effective method for reducing depression, anxiety, and stress in older adults
Berry's phase in noncommutative spaces
We introduce the perturbative aspects of noncommutative quantum mechanics.
Then we study the Berry's phase in the framework of noncommutative quantum
mechanics. The results show deviations from the usual quantum mechanics which
depend on the parameter of space/space noncommtativity.Comment: 7 pages, no figur
Nucleate pool boiling heat transfer of binary nano mixtures under atmospheric pressure around a smooth horizontal cylinder
Influence of Al2O3 nanoparticles on nucleate pool boiling heat transfer of diluted binary water-glycerol mixtures has been experimentally measured up to heat flux 91 kW/m2 at diluted volume fractions of 1% to 5% of glycerol into pure water at volumetric concentrations 0.5%, 1% and 1.5% of Al2O3 nanoparticles. Obtained results indicate that presence of nanoparticles into the mixtures result in increasing the pool boiling heat transfer coefficient values and also result in decreasing the wall superheat temperature of surface. Increased values of heat transfer are increased with increasing the volume fractions of Al2O3 too. Generally, it is concurred that Al2O3 nanoparticles typically enhance the pool boiling heat transfer coefficient of binary water-glycerol mixture in comparison with absence of nanoparticles circumstances, up to 25% at 1.5% Al2O3. Additionally, new simple semi - mathematical model has been proposed for a rough estimating of enhanced values with uncertainty about 8%
Improved sensitivity RF photonics doppler frequency measurement system
An improved sensitivity Doppler frequency measurement system based on microwave photonics technology was demonstrated practically. The system employs a four-wave mixing effect to achieve broad radio-frequency (RF) frequency measurement. In addition, a lock-in amplification technique was utilized to achieve high-measurement sensitivity. The system is, thus, capable of Doppler frequency estimation of radar echoes with a carrier frequency up to 40 GHz and a power level as low as 35 dBm. © 2009-2012 IEEE
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