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A Novel Generic Framework for Track Fitting in Complex Detector Systems
This paper presents a novel framework for track fitting which is usable in a
wide range of experiments, independent of the specific event topology, detector
setup, or magnetic field arrangement. This goal is achieved through a
completely modular design. Fitting algorithms are implemented as
interchangeable modules. At present, the framework contains a validated Kalman
filter. Track parameterizations and the routines required to extrapolate the
track parameters and their covariance matrices through the experiment are also
implemented as interchangeable modules. Different track parameterizations and
extrapolation routines can be used simultaneously for fitting of the same
physical track. Representations of detector hits are the third modular
ingredient to the framework. The hit dimensionality and orientation of planar
tracking detectors are not restricted. Tracking information from detectors
which do not measure the passage of particles in a fixed physical detector
plane, e.g. drift chambers or TPCs, is used without any simplifications. The
concept is implemented in a light-weight C++ library called GENFIT, which is
available as free software
Stabilization of high-order solutions of the cubic Nonlinear Schrodinger Equation
In this paper we consider the stabilization of non-fundamental unstable
stationary solutions of the cubic nonlinear Schrodinger equation. Specifically
we study the stabilization of radially symmetric solutions with nodes and
asymmetric complex stationary solutions. For the first ones we find partial
stabilization similar to that recently found for vortex solutions while for the
later ones stabilization does not seem possible
Aligned carbon nanotubes catalytically grown on iron-based nanoparticles obtained by laser-induced CVD
International audienceIron-based nanoparticles are prepared by a laser-induced chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process. They are characterized as body-centered Fe and Fe2O3 (maghemite/magnetite) particles with sizes ::;5 and 10 nm, respectively. The Fe particles are embedded in a protective carbon matrix. Both kind of particles are dispersed by spin-coating on SiO2/Si(1 0 0) flat substrates. They are used as catalyst to grow carbon nanotubes by a plasma- and filaments-assisted catalytic CVD process (PE-HF-CCVD). Vertically oriented and thin carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were grown with few differences between the two samples, except the diameter in relation to the initial size of the iron particles, and the density. The electron field emission of these samples exhibit quite interesting behavior with a low turn-on voltage at around 1 V/mm
Quantum spiral bandwidth of entangled two-photon states
We put forward the concept of quantum spiral bandwidth of the spatial mode
function of the two-photon entangled state in spontaneous parametric
downconversion. We obtain the bandwidth using the eigenstates of the orbital
angular momentum of the biphoton states, and reveal its dependence with the
length of the down converting crystal and waist of the pump beam. The
connection between the quantum spiral bandwidth and the entropy of entanglement
of the quantum state is discussed.Comment: 10 pages, 3 figure
Defining Long-Term Survivors Following Resection of Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
BACKGROUND:
Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is an aggressive primary tumor of the liver. While surgery remains the cornerstone of therapy, long-term survival following curative-intent resection is generally poor. The aim of the current study was to define the incidence of actual long-term survivors, as well as identify clinicopathological factors associated with long-term survival.
METHODS:
Patients who underwent a curative-intent liver resection for ICC between 1990 and 2015 were identified using a multi-institutional database. Overall, 679 patients were alive with ≥ 5 years of follow-up or had died during follow-up. Prognostic factors among patients who were long-term survivors (LT) (overall survival (OS) ≥ 5) were compared with patients who were not non-long-term survivors (non-LT) (OS < 5).
RESULTS:
Among the 1154 patients who underwent liver resection for ICC, 5- and 10-year OS were 39.6 and 20.3% while the actual LT survival rate was 13.3%. After excluding 475 patients who survived  5 cm (OR 2.40, 95% CI, 1.54-3.74, p < 0.001), and direct invasion of an adjacent organ (OR 3.98, 95% CI, 1.18-13.4, p = 0.026). However, a subset of patients (< 10%) who had these pathological characteristics were LT.
CONCLUSION:
While ICC is generally associated with a poor prognosis, some patients will be LT. In fact, even a subset of patients with traditional adverse prognostic factors survived long term.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
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