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ALMA 690 GHz observations of IRAS 16293-2422B: Infall in a highly optically-thick disk
We present sensitive, high angular resolution ( 0.2 arcsec)
submillimeter continuum and line observations of IRAS 16293-2422B made with the
Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array (ALMA). The 0.45 mm continuum
observations reveal a single and very compact source associated with IRAS
16293-2422B. This submillimeter source has a deconvolved angular size of about
400 {\it milli-arcseconds} (50 AU), and does not show any inner structure
inside of this diameter. The HCN, HCN, and CHOH line
emission regions are about twice as large as the continuum emission and reveal
a pronounced inner depression or "hole" with a size comparable to that
estimated for the submillimeter continuum. We suggest that the presence of this
inner depression and the fact that we do not see inner structure (or a flat
structure) in the continuum is produced by very optically thick dust located in
the innermost parts of IRAS 16293-2422B. All three lines also show pronounced
inverse P-Cygni profiles with infall and dispersion velocities larger than
those recently reported from observations at lower frequencies, suggesting that
we are detecting faster, and more turbulent gas located closer to the central
object. Finally, we report a small east-west velocity gradient in IRAS
16293-2422B that suggests that its disk plane is likely located very close to
the plane of the sky.Comment: Accepted to ApJ
Predation by a Cuban Treefrog, Osteopilus septentrionalis (Anura: Hylidae), on a Cuban Green Anole, Anolis porcatus (Squamata: Dactyloidae)
A search for diffuse bands in fullerene planetary nebulae: evidence of diffuse circumstellar bands
Large fullerenes and fullerene-based molecules have been proposed as carriers
of diffuse interstellar bands (DIBs). The recent detection of the most common
fullerenes (C60 and C70) around some planetary nebulae (PNe) now enable us to
study the DIBs towards fullerene-rich space environments. We search DIBs in the
optical spectra towards three fullerene-containing PNe (Tc 1, M 1-20, and IC
418). Special attention is given to DIBs which are found to be unusually
intense towards these fullerene sources. In particular, an unusually strong
4428A absorption feature is a common charateristic of fullerene PNe. Similar to
Tc 1, the strongest optical bands of neutral C60 are not detected towards IC
418. Our high-quality (S/N > 300) spectra for PN Tc 1, together with its large
radial velocity, permit us to search for the presence of diffuse bands of
circumstellar origin, which we refer to as diffuse circumstellar bands (DCBs).
We report the first tentative detection of two DCBs at 4428 and 5780 A in the
fullerene-rich circumstellar environment around the PN Tc 1. Laboratory and
theoretical studies of fullerenes in their multifarious manifestations (carbon
onions, fullerene clusters, or even complex species formed by fullerenes and
other molecules like PAHs or metals) may help solve the mystery of some of the
diffuse band carriers.Comment: Accepted for publication in Astronomy & Astrophysics (16 pages, 10
figures, and 7 Tables); final version (changes regarding PN M 1-20 and
language corrected
Suicide ideation, planning, and attempts: the case of the Latinx LGB youth
Background: Guided by an ecological systems theory (EST) framework, the purpose of the present study was to investigate how multiple micro, mezzo, and macro factors influence the suicidality continuum from suicidal ideation to suicide attempt among Latinx LGB (lesbian, gay, and bisexual) youth living in the United States.
Methods: Data for this cross sectional-study included 451 participants who self-identified as Latinx LGB on the 2017-National Youth Risk Behavioral Survey. The analysis explored micro, mezzo, and macro-level factorsâ association with three suicidality outcomes (ideation, planning, and attempt) at the bivariate and multivariate level. Since the outcome variables were dichotomized, univariate logistic regressions and backward elimination logistic regressions were used. Results: The most commonly reported suicidal behavior was ideation (n = 173; 40%), followed by planning (n = 150; 34%), and then attempt (n = 64; 21%). Findings from the backward elimination logistic regression on suicidal ideation suggest the best set of independent variables are being bullied at school (odds ratio [OR] = 2.81; CI: 1.61â4.89), experiencing sexual assault (OR = 2.32; CI: 1.32â4.07), experiencing depressive symptoms (OR = 1.99; CI: 1.07â 3.69), being cannabis use (OR = 1.76; CI: 1.08â2.89), and being female (OR = 1.72; CI: 1.01â2.93). For suicide planning the model suggested, experiencing depressive symptoms (OR = 3.21; CI: 1.74â5.91), cannabis use (OR = 2.46; CI: 1.49â4.07), being bullied at school (OR = 2.04; CI: 1.17â3.58), and experiencing sexual assault (OR = 1.88; CI: 1.07â3.31) exhibited the strongest relationships. Suicide attempt was significantly associated with cannabis use (OR = 3.12; CI: 1.60â6.08), experiencing depression (OR= 2.89; CI: 1.30â6.43), experiencing sexual assault (OR = 2.77; CI: 1.34â5.71), and being bullied at school (OR = 2.34; CI: 1.12â4.91).
Conclusion: Given the findings of this study, it is essential that tailored suicide prevention efforts be established that uniquely address the intersections of race/ethnicity and sexual orientation and how this intersection influences micro, mezzo, and macro factors associated with suicide ideation, planning, and attempt among Latinx LGB adolescents
A Multiple System of Radio Sources at the Core of the L723 Multipolar Outflow
We present high angular resolution Very Large Array multi-epoch continuum
observations at 3.6 cm and 7 mm towards the core of the L723 multipolar outflow
revealing a multiple system of four radio sources suspected to be YSOs in a
region of only ~4 arcsecs (1200 AU) in extent. The 3.6 cm observations show
that the previously detected source VLA 2 contains a close (separation ~0.29
arcsecs or ~90 AU) radio binary, with components (A and B) along a position
angle of ~150 degrees. The northern component (VLA 2A) of this binary system is
also detected in the 7 mm observations, with a positive spectral index between
3.6 cm and 7 mm. In addition, the source VLA 2A is associated with extended
emission along a position angle of ~115 degrees, that we interpret as
outflowing shock-ionized gas that is exciting a system of HH objects with the
same position angle. A third, weak 3.6 cm source, VLA 2C, that is detected also
at 7 mm, is located ~0.7 arcsecs northeast of VLA 2A, and is possibly
associated with the water maser emission in the region. The 7 mm observations
reveal the presence of an additional source, VLA 2D, located ~3.5 arcsecs
southeast of VLA 2A, and with a 1.35 mm counterpart. All these radio continuum
sources have a positive spectral index, compatible with them being YSOs. We
also propose that the high velocity CO emission observed in the region could be
the superposition of multiple outflows (at least three independent bipolar
outflows) excited by the YSOs located at the core, instead of the previous
interpretations in terms of only one or two outflows.Comment: Accepted for publication in The Astrophysical Journal (2007 December
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High frequency resonant experiments in Fe molecular clusters
Precise resonant experiments on Fe magnetic clusters have been
conducted down to 1.2 K at various tranverse magnetic fields, using a
cylindrical resonator cavity with 40 different frequencies between 37 GHz and
110 GHz. All the observed resonances for both single crystal and oriented
powder, have been fitted by the eigenstates of the hamiltonian . We have identified the
resonances corresponding to the coherent quantum oscillations for different
orientations of spin S = 10.Comment: to appear in Phys.Rev. B (August 2000
Early (Ti, Zr)-late (Rh, Ir) heteronuclear complexes with bridging sulphido ligands
[EN]: We report in this account on the controlled synthesis of novel d0-d8 early-late heteropolynuclear diolefin and carbonyl clusters. The synthetic approach was based on additive-deprotonation reactions involving the titanium and zirconium bis-hydrosulphido complexes of formula [Cp2Ti(SH)2] and [Cptt 2Zr(SH)2] and appropriate rhodium and iridium diolefin and carbonyl compounds. The significant differences between the resulting early-late complexes and their structures coming from the titanium or zirconium metalloligand precursors are highlighted. The catalytic activity of some representative titanium-rhodium and zirconium-rhodium compounds towards alkene hydroformylation was explored. Interestingly, the heterotetranuclear 'CpTi(ÎŒ3-S)3Rh3' structure was maintained as such under mild conditions.[FR]: Nous rapportons dans cet article la prĂ©paration contrĂŽlĂ©e de nouveaux clusters hĂ©tĂ©ropolynuclĂ©aires early-late d0âd8 portant les ligands olĂ©fine et carbonyle. La rĂ©action de dĂ©protonationâaddition a Ă©tĂ© la mĂ©thode de synthĂšse utilisĂ©e et implique la condensation de complexes bis-hydrogĂ©nosulfure du titane et du zirconium, de formule [Cp2Ti(SH)2] et [Cptt2Zr(SH)2], sur les composĂ©s adĂ©quats du rhodium et de lâiridium portant les ligands olĂ©fine et carbonyle. Les diffĂ©rences significatives de structure entre les complexes early-late ainsi prĂ©parĂ©s, dues Ă la nature du mĂ©talloligand prĂ©curseur du titane ou du zirconium employĂ©, sont mises en Ă©vidence. LâactivitĂ© catalytique de quelques composĂ©s reprĂ©sentatifs titaneârhodium et zirconiumârhodium dans lâhydroformylation dâalcĂšnes a Ă©tĂ© mesurĂ©e. Il convient de noter que la structure hĂ©tĂ©rotĂ©tranuclĂ©aire « CpTi(ÎŒ3-S)3Rh3 » est maintenue comme telle sous des conditions douces de rĂ©action.Peer Reviewe
Spin dynamics of Mn12-acetate in the thermally-activated tunneling regime: ac-susceptibility and magnetization relaxation
In this work, we study the spin dynamics of Mn12-acetate molecules in the
regime of thermally assisted tunneling. In particular, we describe the system
in the presence of a strong transverse magnetic field. Similar to recent
experiments, the relaxation time/rate is found to display a series of
resonances; their Lorentzian shape is found to stem from the tunneling. The
dynamic susceptibility is calculated starting from the microscopic
Hamiltonian and the resonant structure manifests itself also in .
Similar to recent results reported on another molecular magnet, Fe8, we find
oscillations of the relaxation rate as a function of the transverse magnetic
field when the field is directed along a hard axis of the molecules. This
phenomenon is attributed to the interference of the geometrical or Berry phase.
We propose susceptibility experiments to be carried out for strong transverse
magnetic fields to study of these oscillations and for a better resolution of
the sharp satellite peaks in the relaxation rates.Comment: 22 pages, 23 figures; submitted to Phys. Rev. B; citations/references
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