Scalar-Torsion Mode in a Cosmological Model of the Poincar\'{e} Gauge Theory of Gravity

We investigate the equation of state (EoS) of the scalar-torsion mode in Poincar\'{e} gauge theory of gravity. We concentrate on two cases with the constant curvature solution and positive kinetic energy, respectively. In the former, we find that the torsion EoS has different values in the various stages of the universe. In particular, it behaves like the radiation (matter) EoS of $w_r=1/3$ ($w_m=0$) in the radiation (matter) dominant epoch, while in the late time the torsion density is supportive for the accelerating universe. In the latter, our numerical analysis shows that in general the EoS has an asymptotic behavior in the high redshift regime, while it could cross the phantom divide line in the low redshift regime.Comment: 12 pages, 2 figures, title changed, revised version accepted for publication in JCA

Epistemic and social scripts in computer-supported collaborative learning

Collaborative learning in computer-supported learning environments typically means that learners work on tasks together, discussing their individual perspectives via text-based media or videoconferencing, and consequently acquire knowledge. Collaborative learning, however, is often sub-optimal with respect to how learners work on the concepts that are supposed to be learned and how learners interact with each other. One possibility to improve collaborative learning environments is to conceptualize epistemic scripts, which specify how learners work on a given task, and social scripts, which structure how learners interact with each other. In this contribution, two studies will be reported that investigated the effects of epistemic and social scripts in a text-based computer-supported learning environment and in a videoconferencing learning environment in order to foster the individual acquisition of knowledge. In each study the factors ‘epistemic script’ and ‘social script’ have been independently varied in a 2×2-factorial design. 182 university students of Educational Science participated in these two studies. Results of both studies show that social scripts can be substantially beneficial with respect to the individual acquisition of knowledge, whereas epistemic scripts apparently do not to lead to the expected effects

The PHENIX Experiment at RHIC

The physics emphases of the PHENIX collaboration and the design and current status of the PHENIX detector are discussed. The plan of the collaboration for making the most effective use of the available luminosity in the first years of RHIC operation is also presented.Comment: 5 pages, 1 figure. Further details of the PHENIX physics program available at http://www.rhic.bnl.gov/phenix

Use of SMS texts for facilitating access to online alcohol interventions: a feasibility study

A41 Use of SMS texts for facilitating access to online alcohol interventions: a feasibility study In: Addiction Science & Clinical Practice 2017, 12(Suppl 1): A4

Ultrathin luminescent films of rigid dinuclear ruthenium(II) trisbipyridine complexes

Two asymmetric, luminescent, bimetallic ruthenium trisbipyridine complexes with the general formula [Ru(bpy)3-ph4-Ru(bpy) L 2](PF6)4 (bpy = 2,2\u2032-bipyridine, ph = phenyl, L=4,4\u2032-di-n-undecyl-2,2\u2032-bipyridine (1); 4,4\u2032-di-non-1-enyl-2,2\u2032-bipyridine (2)) have been synthesized and characterized. The introduction of two 4,4\u2032-dialkyl-2,2\u2032-bipyridine ligands on one of the ruthenium centers does not influence the electronic structure of the overall complexes to a large extent. Owing to the hydrophobic and hydrophilic nature of the two terminal metal complexes, the compounds 1 and 2 are expected to form Langmuir monolayers at the air/water interface. The film-forming properties of the amphiphilic complexes have been investigated by measuring surface-pressure-molecular-area (\u3c0-A) isotherms and recording Brewster-angle microscopy imagea Complexes 1 and 2 were shown to form monolayer films at the air/water interface, which have subsequently been transferred to solid substrates using the Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) technique. The homogeneity of the resulting LB films has been investigated using atomic force microscopy and has been compared with that of LB films of the reference compound [Ru(bpy) 3-ph4-Ru(bpy)3](PF6)4 (3), which lacks the alkyl chains. The presence of the hydrocarbon chains on one side of the rigid bimetallic complexes was shown to be a prerequisite for the formation of homogeneous monolayers, as with 3 only multilayer formation was obtained. Confocal laser scanning microscopy measurements proved that the LB films of complexes 1 and 2 display a homogeneous red emission upon photoexcitation. Such important results represent the first step towards the fabrication of mono- or few-molecular-layer electroluminescent devices

Multiple recirculations through Crosspoint switch fabric for recirculating optical buffering

Multiple recirculations through an optical buffer using a fast-reconfigurable AVC based Crosspoint switch matrix is shown. A 10 Gbit/s payload is used and a small power penalty for each additional recirculation, up to 10 recirculations, is achieved