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Nonextensive Quantum H-Theorem
A proof of the quantum -theorem taking into account nonextensive effects
on the quantum entropy is shown. The positiveness of the time variation
of combined with a duality transformation implies that the nonextensive
parameter lies in the interval [0,2]. It is also shown that the equilibrium
states are described by quantum -power law extensions of the Fermi-Dirac and
Bose-Einstein distributions. Such results reduce to the standard ones in the
extensive limit, thereby showing that the nonextensive entropic framework can
be harmonized with the quantum distributions contained in the quantum
statistics theory.Comment: 5 pages, LaTe
A Layman's guide to SUSY GUTs
The determination of the most straightforward evidence for the existence of
the Superworld requires a guide for non-experts (especially experimental
physicists) for them to make their own judgement on the value of such
predictions. For this purpose we review the most basic results of Super-Grand
unification in a simple and clear way. We focus the attention on two specific
models and their predictions. These two models represent an example of a direct
comparison between a traditional unified-theory and a string-inspired approach
to the solution of the many open problems of the Standard Model. We emphasize
that viable models must satisfy {\em all} available experimental constraints
and be as simple as theoretically possible. The two well defined supergravity
models, and , can be described in terms of only a few
parameters (five and three respectively) instead of the more than twenty needed
in the MSSM model, \ie, the Minimal Supersymmetric extension of the Standard
Model. A case of special interest is the strict no-scale
supergravity where all predictions depend on only one parameter (plus the
top-quark mass). A general consequence of these analyses is that supersymmetric
particles can be at the verge of discovery, lurking around the corner at
present and near future facilities. This review should help anyone distinguish
between well motivated predictions and predictions based on arbitrary choices
of parameters in undefined models.Comment: 25 pages, Latex, 11 figures (not included), CERN-TH.7077/93,
CTP-TAMU-65/93. A complete ps file (1.31MB) with embedded figures is
available by request from [email protected]
Hunting for the New Symmetries in Calabi-Yau Jungles
It was proposed that the Calabi-Yau geometry can be intrinsically connected
with some new symmetries, some new algebras. In order to do this it has been
analyzed the graphs constructed from K3-fibre CY_d (d \geq 3) reflexive
polyhedra. The graphs can be naturally get in the frames of Universal
Calabi-Yau algebra (UCYA) and may be decode by universal way with changing of
some restrictions on the generalized Cartan matrices associated with the Dynkin
diagrams that characterize affine Kac-Moody algebras. We propose that these new
Berger graphs can be directly connected with the generalizations of Lie and
Kac-Moody algebras.Comment: 29 pages, 15 figure
National postgraduate system (SNPG) and chemistry area at the brazilian federal agency for post-graduate education (CAPES)
The Coordination for the Improvement of High Education Personnel (CAPES), the Brazilian federal agency for graduate programs, plays a fundamental role for the expansion and consolidation of the National Postgraduate System (SNPG) and the execution of the National Graduate Plan (PNPG) 2011-2020. In this paper, we discuss the evolution of the Brazilian graduate program in chemistry and its role in the formation of highly qualified professionals in chemistry (academic master’s degree, professional master’s degree and doctoral degree) for the academy, teachers and lecturers for all levels of the education system, as well for the non-academic market
Multivariate analysis of walker-assisted ambulation
In an aging society it is extremely important to
develop devices which can support and aid the elderly in their
daily life. Walkers play an important role, due to the large
number of potential users, its simplicity and their ambulatory
potential. However, there are no clinical evidences that prove the
efficacy of such devices, mainly rollators that present forearm
supports. In this context, the authors aim to propose a protocol
for an innovative gait analysis that addresses some benefits and
limitations of these devices on the rehabilitation process, by
addressing a multivariate analysis of spatiotemporal and
kinematic gait parameters assessed during normal and assisted
ambulation with a walker with forearm supports. For the 3Dreconstruction
of the body segments it was used a movement
analysis system. Results showed that the effects of assisted gait
can be explained through support, energy consumption, posture
and balance characteristics. These results are very satisfactory
since aspects regarding these characteristics enhance the
rehabilitation potential of the use of walkers with forearm
supports. These results will be used to advance towards an active
robotic walker that will provide for safety and natural
manoeuvrability and offer a certain degree of intelligence in
assistance and decision-making
EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF HEAT SINK GEOMETRIC PARAMETERS ON NATURAL CONVECTION
In this work, the steady state heat transfer by natural convection in heat sinks with rectangular fins positioned vertically and horizontally was studied. The heat transfer by radiation was also considered. Several analyses were performed to determine the optimal number and position of the sensors used to measure the temperature on the heat sinks horizontally and vertically positioned. These analyses confirmed an almost uniform temperature distribution in the heat sink. This uniformity allowed the use of thermocouples only in the center of the heat sink. Twelve heat sinks were designed to study how their geometric parameters such as height, spacing and thickness of the fins, influence the heat transfer by free convection. In addition, in this work, two correlations using the dimensionless parameters Nusselt and Rayleigh are proposed. These correlations were obtained by using the results from the 12 heat sinks vertically and horizontally positioned considering a temperature range between 20 °C and 100 °C. Furthermore, studies were done to identify which of the 12 analyzed heat sinks managed to remove the greatest amount of heat in a given temperature range. The results were compared with those obtained from empirical correlations found in literature
Extraction of user's navigation commands from upper body force interaction in walker assisted gait
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The advances in technology make possible the incorporation of sensors and actuators in rollators, building safer robots and extending the use of walkers to a more diverse population. This paper presents a new method for the extraction of navigation related components from upper-body force interaction data in walker assisted gait. A filtering architecture is designed to cancel: (i) the high-frequency noise caused by vibrations on the walker's structure due to irregularities on the terrain or walker's wheels and (ii) the cadence related force components caused by user's trunk oscillations during gait. As a result, a third component related to user's navigation commands is distinguished.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>For the cancelation of high-frequency noise, a Benedict-Bordner g-h filter was designed presenting very low values for Kinematic Tracking Error ((2.035 ± 0.358)·10<sup>-2 </sup><it>kgf</it>) and delay ((1.897 ± 0.3697)·10<sup>1</sup><it>ms</it>). A <it>Fourier Linear Combiner </it>filtering architecture was implemented for the adaptive attenuation of about 80% of the cadence related components' energy from force data. This was done without compromising the information contained in the frequencies close to such notch filters.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>The presented methodology offers an effective cancelation of the undesired components from force data, allowing the system to extract in real-time voluntary user's navigation commands. Based on this real-time identification of voluntary user's commands, a classical approach to the control architecture of the robotic walker is being developed, in order to obtain stable and safe user assisted locomotion.</p
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