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Non-linear Poisson-Boltzmann Theory for Swollen Clays
The non-linear Poisson-Boltzmann equation for a circular, uniformly charged
platelet, confined together with co- and counter-ions to a cylindrical cell, is
solved semi-analytically by transforming it into an integral equation and
solving the latter iteratively. This method proves efficient, robust, and can
be readily generalized to other problems based on cell models, treated within
non-linear Poisson-like theory. The solution to the PB equation is computed
over a wide range of physical conditions, and the resulting osmotic equation of
state is shown to be in fair agreement with recent experimental data for
Laponite clay suspensions, in the concentrated gel phase.Comment: 13 pages, 4 postscript figure
Hibridação intrespecÃfica em algodoeiro visando a seleção de cultivares com novas colorações de fibra.
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A Search for Molecular Gas in GHz Peaked Spectrum Radio Sources
We present searches for molecular gas (CO, OH, CS, and Ammonia) in six GHz
Peaked Spectrum (GPS) radio sources. We do not detect gas in any source and
place upper limits on the mass of molecular gas which are generally in the
range 1E9 to a few times 1E10 solar masses. These limits are consistent with
the following interpretations: (1) GPS sources do not require very dense gas in
their hosts, and (2) The GPS sources are unlikely to be confined by dense gas
and will evolve to become larger radio sources
Gluon saturation and the Froissart bound: a simple approach
At very high energies we expect that the hadronic cross sections satisfy the
Froissart bound, which is a well-established property of the strong
interactions. In this energy regime we also expect the formation of the Color
Glass Condensate, characterized by gluon saturation and a typical momentum
scale: the saturation scale . In this paper we show that if a saturation
window exists between the nonperturbative and perturbative regimes of Quantum
Chromodynamics (QCD), the total cross sections satisfy the Froissart bound.
Furthermore, we show that our approach allows us to describe the high energy
experimental data on total cross sections.Comment: 6 pages, 5 figures. Includes additional figures, discussion and
reference
Dark matter from cosmic defects on galactic scales?
We discuss the possible dynamical role of extended cosmic defects on galactic
scales, specifically focusing on the possibility that they may provide the dark
matter suggested by the classical problem of galactic rotation curves. We
emphasize that the more standard defects (such as Goto-Nambu strings) are
unsuitable for this task, but show that more general models (such as transonic
wiggly strings) could in principle have a better chance. In any case, we show
that observational data severely restricts any such scenarios.Comment: Submitted to Phys. Rev. D (Brief Reports). v2: Reference added and
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Iliopsoas Release for Internal Snapping Hip using a Minimally Open Medial Hip Approach-Case Report
Internal snapping hip is a recognized cause of hip pain caused by recurrent subluxation of the
iliopsoas tendon. When conservative treatment fails, surgical release of the iliopsoas tendon may be
indicated using an arthroscopic or open hip approach. Results have been better with arthroscopic
release. We report a case of a 32-year-old active female with a painful internal snapping hip. The
right hip extension from a flexed position produced a strong and audible snap. A tenotomy of the
iliopsoas in combination with a resection of the lesser trochanter was performed, using a limited
medial hip approach different than the one described by Ludloff or Ferguson. The pain and snapping
phenomenon were solved; however, a slight heterotopic ossification, as well as a weakness in the
flexion of the hip was noted after the procedure, with no functional limitation. The minimally invasive
medial hip approach appears to be a simple, reproducible and successful operation for the treatment
of an internal snapping hip caused by the iliopsoas tendon, namely in orthopaedics departments with
limited experience in hip arthroscopic approach, but it is not superior to arthroscopic release.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Pestalotiopsis spp. associado à palmeira jarina no estado do Pará.
Anais do 36º Congresso Paulista de Fitopatologia, 2013, São Paulo
Detecting relevant tweets in very large tweet collections: the London Riots case study
In this paper we propose to approach the subject of detecting relevant tweets when in the presence of very large tweet collections containing a large number of different trending topics. We use a large database of tweets collected during the 2011 London Riots as a case study to demonstrate the application of the proposed techniques. In order to extract relevant content, we extend, formalize and apply a recent technique, called Twitter Topic Fuzzy Fingerprints, which, in the scope of social media, outperforms other well known text based classification methods, while being less computationally demanding, an essential feature when processing large volumes of streaming data. Using this technique we were able to detect 45% additional relevant tweets within the database
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