Equation of state and transport processes in self--similar spheres

We study the effect of transport processes (diffusion and free--streaming) on a collapsing spherically symmetric distribution of matter in a self--similar space--time. A very simple solution shows interesting features when it is matched with the Vaidya exterior solution. In the mixed case (diffusion and free--streaming), we find a barotropic equation of state in the stationary regime. In the diffusion approximation the gravitational potential at the surface is always constant; if we perturb the stationary state, the system is very stable, recovering the barotropic equation of state as time progresses. In the free--streaming case the self--similar evolution is stationary but with a non--barotropic equation of state.Comment: 9 pages, 2 figure

Explaining the Higgs Decays at the LHC with an Extended Electroweak Model

We show that the recent discovery of a new boson at the LHC, which we assume to be a Higgs boson, and the observed enhancement in its diphoton decays compared to the SM prediction, can be explained by a new doublet of charged vector bosons from an extended electroweak gauge sector model with SU(3)_C\otimesSU(3)_L\otimesU(1)_X symmetry. Our results show a good agreement between our theoretical expected sensitivity to a 126--125 GeV Higgs boson and the experimental significance observed in the diphoton channel at the 8 TeV LHC. Effects of an invisible decay channel for the Higgs boson are also taken into account, in order to anticipate a possible confirmation of deficits in the branching ratios into $ZZ^*$, $WW^*$, bottom quarks, and tau leptons.Comment: 16 pages, 5 figure

Sistemas de cultivo para as culturas de milho, feijão (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) e algodão em consórcio, no Estado de Sergipe.

Área de abrangênia, sistema de cultivo n.1 (milho x feijão), preparo do solo, adubação, plantio, época, cultivares, arranjo espacial, espaçamento e densidade do plantio, tratos culturais, tratos fitossanitários, colheita e beneficiamento, armazenamento, coeficientes técnicos, sistema de cultivo n.2, (milho x feijão x algodão) .bitstream/item/43933/1/CPATC-DOCUMENTOS-04-SISTEMAS-DE-CULTIVO-PARA-AS-CULTURAS-DE-MILHO-FEIJAO-E-ALGODAO-EM-CONSORCIO-N.pd

Mapeamento genético da resistência a murcha do fusario em feijoeiro comum.

Este trabalho objetivou identificar marcadores microssatélites ligados a genes de resistência a Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. phaseoli em feijoeiro comum

Marcadores moleculares funcionais associados com resistência a murcha de fusário em feijoeiro comum.

Este trabalho objetivou selecionar marcadores microssatélites polimórficos em populações segregantes derivadas dos cruzamentos entre cultivares resistentes (Milionário 1732 ou FT Tarumã) e susceptível (Macanudo) à murcha do fusário

Type 2 Structure-Preserving Signature Schemes Revisited

Abstract. Abe, Groth, Ohkubo and Tibouchi recently presented structure-preserving signature schemes using Type 2 pairings. The schemes are claimed to enjoy the fastest signature verification. By properly accounting for subgroup membership testing of group elements in signatures, we show that the schemes are not as efficient as claimed. We presen

Desenvolvimento e acúmulo de macronutrientes em plantas de milho biofertilizadas com manipueira.

Objetivou-se, neste estudo, avaliar o desenvolvimento vegetativo e o acúmulo de macronutrientes em plantas de milho submetidas às doses de manipueira. O experimento foi conduzido em ambiente protegido no período de março a maio de 2011. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado em esquema fatorial 2 (tipos de solo: franco-arenoso e franco-argiloso) × 4 (doses de manipueira: 0; 11,2; 22,4 e 44,8 m3 ha-1), com oito repetições. As variáveis analisadas foram: altura das plantas, diâmetro de colmos, número de folhas, matéria fresca e matéria seca da parte aérea das plantas e teores de N, P, K, Ca e Mg no tecido foliar. O aumento das doses de manipueira elevou o conteúdo de massa fresca, o teor de nitrogênio e potássio da parte aérea das plantas, mas diminuiu a altura das plantas e o teor de magnésio na parte aérea das plantas. Os acréscimos de matéria seca e de cálcio na parte aérea das plantas foram maiores no solo franco-arenoso

Radiopaque Crystalline, Non-Crystalline and Nanostructured Bioceramics

Radiopacity is sometimes an essential characteristic of biomaterials that can help clinicians perform follow-ups during pre- and post-interventional radiological imaging. Due to their chemical composition and structure, most bioceramics are inherently radiopaque but can still be doped/mixed with radiopacifiers to increase their visualization during or after medical procedures. The radiopacifiers are frequently heavy elements of the periodic table, such as Bi, Zr, Sr, Ba, Ta, Zn, Y, etc., or their relevant compounds that can confer enhanced radiopacity. Radiopaque bioceramics are also intriguing additives for biopolymers and hybrids, which are extensively researched and developed nowadays for various biomedical setups. The present work aims to provide an overview of radiopaque bioceramics, specifically crystalline, non-crystalline (glassy), and nanostructured bioceramics designed for applications in orthopedics, dentistry, and cancer therapy. Furthermore, the modification of the chemical, physical, and biological properties of parent ceramics/biopolymers due to the addition of radiopacifiers is critically discussed. We also point out future research lacunas in this exciting field that bioceramists can explore further