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Loosely bound hyperons in the SU(3) Skyrme model
Hyperon pairs bound in deuteron like states are obtained within the SU(3)
Skyrme model in agreement with general expectations from boson exchange models.
The central binding from the flavor symmetry breaking terms increases with the
strangeness contents of the interacting baryons whereas the kinetic non-linear
-model term fixes the spin and isospin of the bound pair. We give a
complete account of the interactions of octet baryons within the product
approximation to baryon number configurations.Comment: 35 pages REVTEX including 2 figs, with 3 further figs available on
request from [email protected] or from [email protected]
SI-94-TP3S2; STPHY-Th/94-
Sigma Exchange in the Nonmesonic Decays of Light Hypernuclei and Violation of the Delta I=1/2 Rule
Nonmesonic weak decays of s-shell hypernuclei are analyzed in microscopic
models for the Lambda N to NN weak interaction. A scalar-isoscalar meson,
sigma, is introduced and its importance in accounting the decay rates, n/p
ratios and proton asymmetry is demonstrated. Possible violation of the Delta
I=1/2 rule in the nonmesonic weak decay of Lambda is discussed in a
phenomenological analysis and several useful constraints are presented. The
microscopic calculation shows that the current experimental data indicate a
large violation of the Delta I=1/2 rule, although no definite conclusion can be
derived due to large ambiguity of the decay rate of {^4_Lambda H}.Comment: 13 pages, 5 figure
SIMP (Strongly Interacting Massive Particle) Search
We consider laboratory experiments that can detect stable, neutral strongly
interacting massive particles (SIMPs). We explore the SIMP annihilation cross
section from its minimum value (restricted by cosmological bounds) to the barn
range, and vary the mass values from a GeV to a TeV. We also consider the
prospects and problems of detecting such particles at the Tevatron.Comment: Latex. 7 pages, 1 eps figure. Proceedings to the 4th UCLA Symposium
on Dark Matter DM2000, Marina del Rey, CA, USA, Feb. 23-25, 200
The influence of strength of hyperon-hyperon interactions on neutron star properties
An equation of state of neutron star matter with strange baryons has been
obtained. The effects of the strength of hyperon-hyperon interactions on the
equations of state constructed for the chosen parameter sets have been
analyzed. Numerous neutron star models show that the appearance of hyperons is
connected with the increasing density in neutron star interiors. The performed
calculations have indicated that the change of the hyperon-hyperon coupling
constants affects the chemical composition of a neutron star. The obtained
numerical hyperon star models exclude large population of strange baryons in
the star interior.Comment: 18 pages, 22 figures, accepted to be published in Journal of Physics
G: Nuclear and Particle Physic
Production of Strange Clusters and Strange Matter in Nucleus-Nucleus Collisions at the AGS
Production probabilities for strange clusters and strange matter in Au+Au
collisions at AGS energy are obtained in the thermal fireball model. The only
parameters of the model, the baryon chemical potential and temperature, were
determined from a description of the rather complete set of hadron yields from
Si+nucleus collisions at the AGS. For the production of light nuclear fragments
and strange clusters the results are similar to recent coalescence model
calculations. Strange matter production with baryon number larger than 10 is
predicted to be much smaller than any current experimental sensitivities.Comment: 9 Pages (no figures
Discrimination and Perceived Cultural Mismatch Increase Status-Based Identity Uncertainty
Periods of social mobility, such as attending college, can challenge oneâs status-based identity, leading to uncertainty around oneâs status in society. Status uncertainty is associated with poorer well-being and academic outcomes. Little is known, however, about what experiences lead to status uncertainty. The current longitudinal study investigated discrimination experiences and cultural mismatch as predictors of status uncertainty. We propose that discrimination indirectly predicts increased status uncertainty by increasing perceived cultural mismatch with the university. Participants were Latinx college students, all of whom were low-income and/or first generation to college. Discrimination experiences were measured at the end of participantsâ first year. Cultural mismatch and status uncertainty were measured at the end of Year 2. Status uncertainty was measured again at the end of Year 3. Results indicated that students who experienced more frequent discrimination felt more cultural mismatch 1 year later, and, in turn, reported increased status uncertainty over the following year
Hyperon-nucleon scattering and hyperon masses in the nuclear medium
We analyze low-energy hyperon-nucleon scattering using an effective field
theory in next-to-leading order. By fitting experimental cross sections for
laboratory hyperon momenta below 200 MeV/c and using information from the
hypertriton we determine twelve contact-interaction coefficients. Based on
these we discuss the low-density expansion of hyperon mass shifts in the
nuclear medium.Comment: 10 pages, 2 figure
In Vitro and In Vivio Evaluation of a Moisture Treatment Cream Containing Three Critical Elements of Natural Skin Moisturization
Objectives
To evaluate skin barrier and hydration effects of a new rebalancing moisture treatment (TRMT) and to assess efficacy and tolerability in subjects with photodamaged skin. Methods
In an epidermal skin model, tissues (n = 5/group) were topically treated with 25 ”L of TRMT, 25 ”L of a marketâleading moisturizer (MLM), or untreated for 60 minutes. Hydration was measured at 0, 15, and 30 minutes. Tissues were harvested for gene expression analysis of markers associated with skin barrier and hydration: Claudin (CLD), Aquaporin (AQP), Hyaluronic Acid Syntheses (HAS), and Hyaluronidase (HYAL). A clinical study evaluated twiceâdaily application of TRMT, assessing changes in fine lines/wrinkles, brightness, texture, erythema, and tolerability from baseline through week 8. Hydration was measured using electrical impedance. Results
TRMT and MLM demonstrated significant increases in hydration vs untreated tissue at each timepoint (P \u3c .005), with greater hydration effects observed for TRMT vs MLM. TRMTâtreated tissues demonstrated greater expression of CLD, AQP, and HA, and reduced expression of HYAL vs untreated and MLMâtreated tissues. Twiceâdaily application of TRMT demonstrated significant improvements at 2 weeks in fine lines/wrinkles (P \u3c .001), brightness (P \u3c .0001), texture (P \u3c .0004), and hydration (P \u3c .004). At 8 weeks, statistically significant improvements were achieved in all categories. Conclusion
In an epidermal skin model, TRMT demonstrated significant increases in hydration, greater hydration effects, and expression of key markers associated with skin barrier and hydration vs a MLM. Twiceâdaily application of TRMT was well tolerated and resulted in early, significant improvements in hydration and visible improvements in skin brightness, texture, fine lines/wrinkles, and erythema at 8 weeks
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Ocean Science in The SMILE Program : Combining Ocean Literacy and Concept Mapping as an Aid for Curriculum Development
This study reports on the creation and testing of a model concept-mapping process that will aid the development and documentation of ocean science educational content of The Science and Math Investigative Learning Experiences (SMILE) Program, a pre-college science and math enrichment program based at Oregon State University. The project uses the professional knowledge of SMILE high school teachers and staff to pilot a curriculum development process. This process highlights one of the seven Essential Principles of Ocean Literacy to produce ideas for educational activities that will facilitate learning of that principle by students in SMILE after school clubs. Specifically, participants generate activity topics linked to the ocean literacy principle by producing concept maps of the underlying fundamental concepts of that principle. The concept-mapping process collaboratively identifies 12 specific themes that should be included in SMILE ocean science curriculum to enable students to fully comprehend the chosen principle. Semi-structured interviews with key informants found that support for the future application of the process is positive, but requires modification to make it a) part of regular programming, b) more time efficient and c) more directly applicable to other informal education settings. This study also bridges the gap between the curriculum that SMILE provides to itâs after school clubs and teacher professional recommendations on what should be included in this curriculum
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