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Static potential in scalar QED with non-minimal coupling
Here we compute the static potential in scalar at leading order in
. We show that the addition of a non-minimal coupling of Pauli-type
(\eps j^{\mu}\partial^{\nu}A^{\alpha}), although it breaks parity, it does
not change the analytic structure of the photon propagator and consequently the
static potential remains logarithmic (confining) at large distances. The
non-minimal coupling modifies the potential, however, at small charge
separations giving rise to a repulsive force of short range between opposite
sign charges, which is relevant for the existence of bound states. This effect
is in agreement with a previous calculation based on Mller
scattering, but differently from such calculation we show here that the
repulsion appears independently of the presence of a tree level Chern-Simons
term which rather affects the large distance behavior of the potential turning
it into constant.Comment: 13 pages, 3 figure
Fertilidade do solo em sistemas agroflorestais.
Discussão sobre o tema desenvolvimento sustentável ocupa grande espaço na sociedade devido ao declínio na qualidade de vida no meio rural e urbano. A perda de qualidade de vida associa-se à intensa degradação dos recursos naturais atrelada à modernização da agricultura e ao aumento populacional das cidades. A agricultura é função da interação de fatores socioambientais e naturais, englobando dimensões sociais, culturais, políticas e econômicas. O desafio para uma agricultura sustentável passa pelo ajuste das relações socioeconômicas que governam o que é produzido, como é produzido e para quem é produzido. Isto necessita de uma abordagem que integra os princípios agronômicos, ecológicos e socioeconômicos à compreensão e avaliação do efeito das tecnologias sobre os sistemas agrícolas e a sociedade como um todo.Palestra
Evaluation of Microencapsulation of The UFV-AREG1 Bacteriophage in Alginate-Ca Microcapsules using Microfluidic Devices
The indiscriminate use of antibiotics and the emergence of resistant
microorganisms have become a major challenge for the food industry. The purpose
of this work was to microencapsulate the bacteriophage UFV-AREG1 in a calcium
alginate matrix using microfluidic devices and to study the viability and
efficiency of retention. The microcapsules were added to gel of propylene
glycol for use as an antimicrobial in the food industry. The technique showed
the number of the phage encapsulation, yielding drops with an average 100-250
m of diameter, 82.1 2% retention efficiency and stability in the gel
matrix for 21 days. The gel added to the microencapsulated phage showed
efficiency (not detectable on the surface) in reducing bacterial contamination
on the surface at a similar level to antimicrobial chemicals (alcohol 70%).
Therefore, it was possible to microencapsulate bacteriophages in alginate-Ca
and apply the microcapsules in gels for use as sanitizers in the food industry.Comment: 8 pages, 5 figure
Synaptotagmin 1 oligomers clamp and regulate different modes of neurotransmitter release
Release of neurotransmitters relies on submillisecond coupling of synaptic vesicle fusion to the triggering signal: AP-evoked presynaptic Ca2+ influx. The key player that controls exocytosis of the synaptic vesicle is the Ca2+ sensor synaptotagmin 1 (Syt1). While the Ca2+ activation of Syt1 has been extensively characterized, how Syt1 reversibly clamps vesicular fusion remains enigmatic. Here, using a targeted mutation combined with fluorescence imaging and electrophysiology, we show that the structural feature of Syt1 to self-oligomerize provides the molecular basis for clamping of spontaneous and asynchronous release but is not required for triggering of synchronous release. Our findings propose a mechanistic model that explains how Syt1 oligomers regulate different modes of transmitter release in neuronal synapses
Estabilidade de agregados e distribuição de carbono e nutrientes em Argissolo sob adubação orgânica e mineral.
O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o impacto da adubacao organica e mineral sobre a estabilidade de agregados e a distribuicao de C, N e P, em classes de agregados de um Argissolo Vermelho-Amarelo. Os tratamentos consistiram de 0 e 40 m3 ha.1 por ano de adubacao organica e de 0, 250 e 500 kg ha.1 de adubacao mineral N.P.K da formula 4.14.8. Uma area sob floresta atlantica foi utilizada como referencia. Amostras foram coletadas nas camadas de 0.10 e 10.20 cm. Houve predominio da classe de agregados entre 4 e 2 mm, que correspondeu a 39,7% do total de agregados separados por via seca no tratamento com composto organico. Os teores de C organico total para adubacao organica foram 17,5 e 36,7% maiores para as classes 4.2 e 0,105.0,25 mm. A adubacao organica contribuiu para teores de N e P totais de 43 e 38,7% (0.10 cm) e 35,4 e 36,8% (10.20 cm), maiores que os dos tratamentos sem adubo organico. A relacao carbono/nitrogenio se manteve constante entre as classes de agregados de um mesmo tratamento, enquanto a de carbono/fosforo reduziu com o uso de adubo organico ou mineral, em relacao a mata nativa. Os indices de estabilidade de agregados se correlacionaram positivamente aos teores de carbono organico total da classe 4.2 mm
Photon Orbital Angular Momentum and Mass in a Plasma Vortex
We analyse the Anderson-Higgs mechanism of photon mass acquisition in a
plasma and study the contribution to the mass from the orbital angular momentum
acquired by a beam of photons when it crosses a spatially structured charge
distribution. To this end we apply Proca-Maxwell equations in a static plasma
with a particular spatial distribution of free charges, notably a plasma
vortex, that is able to impose orbital angular momentum (OAM) onto light. In
addition to the mass acquisition of the conventional Anderson-Higgs mechanism,
we find that the photon acquires an additional mass from the OAM and that this
mass reduces the Proca photon mass.Comment: Four pages, no figures. Error corrections, improved notation, refined
derivation
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