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New solutions of the D-dimensional Klein-Gordon equation via mapping onto the nonrelativistic one-dimensional Morse potential
New exact analytical bound-state solutions of the D-dimensional Klein-Gordon
equation for a large set of couplings and potential functions are obtained via
mapping onto the nonrelativistic bound-state solutions of the one-dimensional
generalized Morse potential. The eigenfunctions are expressed in terms of
generalized Laguerre polynomials, and the eigenenergies are expressed in terms
of solutions of irrational equations at the worst. Several analytical results
found in the literature, including the so-called Klein-Gordon oscillator, are
obtained as particular cases of this unified approac
Absence of Klein's paradox for massive bosons coupled by nonminimal vector interactions
A few properties of the nonminimal vector interactions in the
Duffin-Kemmer-Petiau theory are revised. In particular, it is shown that the
space component of the nonminimal vector interaction plays a peremptory role
for confining bosons whereas its time component contributes to the leakage.
Scattering in a square step potential with proper boundary conditions is used
to show that Klein's paradox does not manifest in the case of a nonminimal
vector coupling
Comparison of solar radio and EUV synoptic limb charts during the present solar maximum
The present solar cycle is particular in many aspects: it had a delayed
rising phase, it is the weakest of the last 100 years, and it presents two
peaks separated by more than one year. To understand the impact of these
characteristics on the solar chromosphere and coronal dynamics, images from a
wide wavelength range are needed. In this work we use the 17~GHz radio
continuum, formed in the upper chromosphere and the EUV lines 304 and
171~{\AA}, that come from the transition region (He II) and the corona (Fe IX,
X), respectively. We analyze daily images at 304 and 171~{\AA} obtained by the
Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA). The 17~GHz maps were obtained by the
Nobeyama Radioheliograph (NoRH). To construct synoptic limb charts, we
calculated the mean emission of delimited limb areas with 100" wide and angular
separation of . At the equatorial region, the results show an
hemispheric asymmetry of the solar activity. The northern hemisphere dominance
is coincident with the first sunspot number peak, whereas the second peak
occurs concurrently with the increase in the activity at the south. The polar
emission reflects the presence of coronal holes at both EUV wavelengths,
moreover, the 17~GHz polar brightenings can be associated with the coronal
holes. Until 2013, both EUV coronal holes and radio polar brightenings were
more predominant at the south pole. Since then they have not been apparent in
the north, but thus appear in the beginning of 2015 in the south as observed in
the synoptic charts. This work strengthens the association between coronal
holes and the 17~GHz polar brightenings as it is evident in the synoptic limb
charts, in agreement with previous case study papers. The enhancement of the
radio brightness in coronal holes is explained by the presence of bright
patches closely associated with the presence of intense unipolar magnetic
fields.Comment: 6 pages, 5 figures. Acccepted for publication in Astronomy &
Astrophysic
A bright impulsive solar burst detected at 30 THz
Ground- and space-based observations of solar flares from radio wavelengths
to gamma-rays have produced considerable insights but raised several unsolved
controversies. The last unexplored wavelength frontier for solar flares is in
the range of submillimeter and infrared wavelengths. Here we report the
detection of an intense impulsive burst at 30 THz using a new imaging system.
The 30 THz emission exhibited remarkable time coincidence with peaks observed
at microwave, mm/submm, visible, EUV and hard X-ray wavelengths. The emission
location coincides with a very weak white-light feature, and is consistent with
heating below the temperature minimum in the atmosphere. However, there are
problems in attributing the heating to accelerated electrons. The peak 30 THz
flux is several times larger than the usual microwave peak near 9 GHz,
attributed to non-thermal electrons in the corona. The 30 THz emission could be
consistent with an optically thick spectrum increasing from low to high
frequencies. It might be part of the same spectral component found at sub-THz
frequencies whose nature remains mysterious. Further observations at these
wavelengths will provide a new window for flare studies.Comment: 9 pages, 11 figures, accepted by Astrophysical Journal, March 23,
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The District Energy-Efficient Retrofitting of Torrelago (Laguna de Duero – Spain)
The urban growth is estimated to reach up the 66 % by 2050 and consequently the need of resources within the cities will increase significantly. This, combined with the 40 % of energy consumption and 36 % of CO2 emissions of the building sector, makes necessary to accelerate the transition towards more sustainable cities. The CITyFiED project contributes to this transition, aiming to develop an innovative and holistic methodological approach for energy-efficient district renovation and deliver three large scale demonstration cases in the cities of Lund (Sweden), Laguna de Duero (Spain) and Soma (Turkey). CITyFiED methodology consists of several phases that ease the decision-making tasks towards the district renovation, considering the energy efficiency as the main pillar and local authorities as clients. For the case of Torrelago district (Spain) the intervention consists of a set of energy conservative measures including the facąde retrofitting of 143.025 m2 of living space in 31 twelve-storey buildings; the renovation of the district heating network with a new biomass thermal plant; the integration of renewable energy sources, including a micro-cogeneration system, and the installation of individual smart meters. After the renovation action, one-year monitoring campaign is ongoing. The CITyFiED monitoring platform will collect information from the energy systems and deliver environmental, technical, economic and social key performance indicators by March 2019. At the end of the project the achievement of the predefined goals will be verified: Up to 36 % of energy saving and 3,429 tons-CO2/yr emissions saving covering the 59,4 % of the energy consumption with renewable sources.The research and results presented in this paper evolve from activities related to the CITyFiED project, which has received funding from the European Commission under the Grant Agreement no. 609129. This article is the result of cooperative research work of many experts from various countries and we would like to gratefully acknowledge the rest of the CITyFiED partners
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