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Unbiased clustering estimation in the presence of missing observations
In order to be efficient, spectroscopic galaxy redshift surveys do not obtain
redshifts for all galaxies in the population targeted. The missing galaxies are
often clustered, commonly leading to a lower proportion of successful
observations in dense regions. One example is the close-pair issue for SDSS
spectroscopic galaxy surveys, which have a deficit of pairs of observed
galaxies with angular separation closer than the hardware limit on placing
neighbouring fibers. Spatially clustered missing observations will exist in the
next generations of surveys. Various schemes have previously been suggested to
mitigate these effects, but none works for all situations. We argue that the
solution is to link the missing galaxies to those observed with statistically
equivalent clustering properties, and that the best way to do this is to rerun
the targeting algorithm, varying the angular position of the observations.
Provided that every pair has a non-zero probability of being observed in one
realisation of the algorithm, then a pair-upweighting scheme linking targets to
successful observations, can correct these issues. We present such a scheme,
and demonstrate its validity using realisations of an idealised simple survey
strategy.Comment: 14 pages, 8 figures, published in MNRA
QSOs in the combined SDSS/GALEX database
We discuss selection of QSO candidates from the combined SDSS and GALEX
catalogues. We discuss properties of QSOs within the combined sample, and note
uncertainties in number counts and completeness, compared with other SDSS-based
samples. We discuss colour and other properties with redshift within the sample
and the SEDs for subsets. We estimate the numbers of faint QSOs that are
classified as extended objects in the SDSS, and consequent uncertainties that
follow.Comment: To appear in PAS
Precision Spectroscopy and Higher Spin symmetry in the ABJM model
We revisit Kaluza-Klein compactification of 11-d supergravity on S^7/Z_k
using group theory techniques that may find application in other flux vacua
with internal coset spaces. Among the SO(2) neutral states, we identify
marginal deformations and fields that couple to the recently discussed
world-sheet instanton of Type IIA on CP^3. We also discuss charged states, dual
to monopole operators, and the Z_k projection of the Osp(4|8) singleton and its
tensor products. In particular, we show that the doubleton spectrum may account
for N=6 higher spin symmetry enhancement in the limit of vanishing 't Hooft
coupling in the boundary Chern-Simons theory.Comment: 44 page
Probing Fuzzballs with Particles, Waves and Strings
We probe D1D5 micro-state geometries with massless particles, waves and
strings. To this end, we study geodetic motion, Klein-Gordon equation and
string scattering in the resulting gravitational background. Due to the reduced
rotational symmetry, even in the simple case of a circular fuzzball, the system
cannot be integrated elementarily. Yet, for motion in the plane of the string
profile or in the orthogonal plane to it, one can compute the deflection angle
or the phase shift and identify the critical impact parameter, at which even a
massless probe is captured by the fuzzball if its internal momentum is properly
tuned. We find agreement among the three approaches, thus giving further
support to the fuzzball proposal at the dynamical level.Comment: 35 pages. Extended and improved discussions on the integrability of
the geodetic equations and on the critical impact parameter
Utilising intrinsic robustness in agricultural production systems: Inventions for a sustainable development of agriculture
This paper explores the potential of utilising robust crops and livestock for improving sustainability of agriculture. Two approaches for dealing with unwanted fluctuations that may influence agricultural production, such as diseases and pests, are discussed. The prevailing approach, which we call the ‘Control Model’, is to protect crops and livestock from disturbances as much as possible, to regain balance with monitoring and intervention and to look for add-on solutions only. There are a number of problems associated with the Control Model, including reduced animal welfare, environmental pollution and low public support. An alternative approach, which we call the ‘Adaptation Model’, is based on reducing the consequences of disturbances rather than taking disturbances ou
Improving the modelling of redshift-space distortions - II. A pairwise velocity model covering large and small scales
We develop a model for the redshift-space correlation function, valid for
both dark matter particles and halos on scales Mpc. In its simplest
formulation, the model requires the knowledge of the first three moments of the
line-of-sight pairwise velocity distribution plus two well-defined
dimensionless parameters. The model is obtained by extending the
Gaussian-Gaussianity prescription for the velocity distribution, developed in a
previous paper, to a more general concept allowing for local skewness, which is
required to match simulations. We compare the model with the well known
Gaussian streaming model and the more recent Edgeworth streaming model. Using
N-body simulations as a reference, we show that our model gives a precise
description of the redshift-space clustering over a wider range of scales. We
do not discuss the theoretical prescription for the evaluation of the velocity
moments, leaving this topic to further investigation.Comment: 18 pages, 10 figures, published in MNRA
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