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Quons Restricted to the Antisymmetric Subspace: Formalism and Applications
In this work we develop a formalism to treat quons restricted to the
antisymmetric part of their many-body space. A model in which a system of
identical quons interact through a pairing force is then solved within this
restriction and the differences between our solution and the usual fermionic
model solution are then presented and discussed in detail. Possible connections
to physical systems are also considered.Comment: 12 pages, 3 figure
Applications of the Quon Algebra: 3-D Harmonic Oscillator and the Rotor Model
In this work we present a method to build in a systematic way a many-body
quon basis state. In particular, we show a closed expression for a given number
N of quons, restricted to the permutational symmetric subspace, which belongs
to the whole quonic space. The method is applied to two simple problems: the
three-dimensional harmonic oscillator and the rotor model and compared to
previous quantum algebra results. The differences obtained and possible future
applications are also discussed.Comment: 13 pages, 2 figure
Quons as su(2) Irreducible Tensor Operators
We prove that, for the quon algebra, which interpolates between the Bose and
Fermi statistics and depends on a free parameter q,it is possible to build an
su(2) irreducible representation. One of the consequences of this fact is that
the quons couple via the same angular momentum coupling rules obeyed by
ordinary bosons and fermions.Comment: 8 pages,Late
Compositeness Effects in the Bose-Einstein Condensation
Small deviations from purely bosonic behavior of trapped atomic Bose-Einstein
condensates are investigated with the help of the quon algebra, which
interpolates between bosonic and fermionic statistics. A previously developed
formalism is employed to obtain a generalized version of the Gross-Pitaeviskii
equation. Two extreme situations are considered, the collapse of the condensate
for attractive forces and the depletion of the amount of condensed atoms with
repulsive forces. Experimental discrepancies observed in the parameters
governing the collapse and the depletion of the condensates can be accounted
for by universal fittings of the deformation parameter for each case.Comment: 17 pages, 1 tabl
“La prima cosa bella”: uno sguardo alle cure palliative
The encounter of bioethics, law and cinema offers the opportunity to turn a new regard toward biomedical issues. Among these issues, palliative care is a subject that appears through recent publications of laws on this field. The theme of the end of life is challenged between screen and reality. As a point of reference for this brief discussion, the Italian film La prima cosa bella gives a delicate and sensitive look at human relationships involving assistance to terminally ill patients and healthcare structure directed to their support
Implement exercise in the oncological setting
Over the past 20 years, the understanding of the role of physical activity in cancer has been increased. Traditionally, patients were advised to rest, recovery, and save energy during and after anticancer treatments. Nevertheless, it is now clear that physical activity may help alleviate some side effects caused by therapies and a sedentary lifestyle; consequently, cancer patients should be encouraged to perform exercise. Epidemiological evidence shows that post-diagnosis physical activity is associated with enhancing patients \u2018survival, especially in breast, colon, and prostate cancer. In cancer patients, exercise acts by improving health-related skills, particularly cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, and body composition. Moreover, several trials demonstrated that a regular exercise program effectively relieves some cancer and treatments \u2018side effects, such as fatigue, nausea, and vomiting, thereby improving patients\u2019 quality of life. The last update of the American College of Sports Medicine\u2019 guidelines recommends that patients perform 90 minutes per week of aerobic exercise at moderate intensity, with strength activities twice a week. Despite these important benefits, in Italy, the spread of exercise-oncology programs and the research in the exercise oncology field are still poor, negatively impacting patients and producing a gap in the literature. The purpose of this thesis is trying to fill this gap, increasing the available literature, and proposing an exercise program based on patients\u2019 needs and the current guidelines. Chapter one is dedicated to a brief introduction about physical activity in cancer. In chapters two, three, four, and five, the experimental studies that led to the development of patient-centred exercise program are presented. Chapters six and seven report two other studies investigating exercise as part of the multimodal approach in counteracting cancer cachexia. The last chapter is dedicated to a summary of the main thesis results
The neutron star inner crust and symmetry energy
The cell structure of clusters in the inner crust of a cold \beta-equilibrium
neutron star is studied within a Thomas Fermi approach and compared with other
approaches which include shell effects. Relativistic nuclear models are
considered. We conclude that the symmetry energy slope L may have quite
dramatic effects on the cell structure if it is very large or small. Rod-like
and slab-like pasta clusters have been obtained in all models except one with a
large slope L.Comment: 16 pages, 5 figure
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