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Shape resonances in nested diffraction gratings
The diffraction problem of a plane wave impinging on a grating formed by
nested cavities is solved by means of the modal method, for and
polarization modes. The cavities are formed by perfectly conducting sheets that
describe rectangular profiles. The electromagnetic response of the grating is
analyzed, paying particular attention to the generation of resonances within
the structure. The dependence of the resonances on the geometrical parameters
of the grating is studied, and results of far and near field are shown. The
results are checked and compared with those available in the literature for
certain limit cases.Comment: 18 pages, 8 figure
Understanding and addressing pseudoscientific practices in the treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders: Considerations for applied behavior analysis practitioners
Pseudoscientific practices are commonly used and promoted in the field of developmental disabilities. Behavior analysts should anticipate encountering such treatments in practice and understand their ethical obligations with regard to these practices. Thoughts on why pseudoscientific practices are frequently sought are presented for context in understanding this complex issue. This discussion will serve to prepare behavior analysts for how to address situations in which clients may ask behavior analysts to use pseudoscientific practices. Additionally, this discussion covers arguments for the dangers of using pseudoscientific practices, a guide to resources for information on evidence‐based practice and ethics, and ideas on how to handle a situation in which a parent or caregiver asks the behavior analyst to integrate a pseudoscientific approach into the treatment of a child with a neurodevelopmental disorder.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/166340/1/bin1750_am.pdfhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/166340/2/bin1750.pd