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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
Environments of Redshift Survey Compact Groups of Galaxies
Redshift Survey Compact Groups (RSCGs) are tight knots of N >= 3 galaxies
selected from the CfA2+SSRS2 redshift survey. The selection is based on
physical extent and association in redshift space alone. We measured 300 new
redshifts of fainter galaxies within 1 h^{-1} Mpc of 14 RSCGs to explore the
relationship between RSCGs and their environments. 13 of 14 RSCGs are embedded
in overdense regions of redshift space. The systems range from a loose group of
5 members to an Abell cluster. The remaining group, RSCG 64, appears isolated.
RSCGs are isolated and distinct from their surroundings to varying degrees, as
are the Hickson Compact Groups. Among the 13 embedded RSCGs, 3 are distinct
from their general environments (RSCG 9, RSCG 11 and RSCG 85).Comment: 35 pages, including 10 figures and 5 tables, accepted for publication
in the Astronomical Journa
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
Hibridação intrespecífica em algodoeiro visando a seleção de cultivares com novas colorações de fibra.
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