85 research outputs found
Constraints from Inflation on Scalar-Tensor Gravity Theories
We show how observations of the perturbation spectra produced during
inflation may be used to constrain the parameters of general scalar-tensor
theories of gravity, which include both an inflaton and dilaton field. An
interesting feature of these models is the possibility that the curvature
perturbations on super-horizon scales may not be constant due to non-adiabatic
perturbations of the two fields. Within a given model, the tilt and relative
amplitude of the scalar and tensor perturbation spectra gives constraints on
the parameters of the gravity theory, which may be comparable with those from
primordial nucleosynthesis and post-Newtonian experiments.Comment: LaTeX (with RevTex) 19 pages, 8 uuencoded figures appended, also
available on WWW via http://star.maps.susx.ac.uk/index.htm
The effect of Ne diffusion in the evolution and pulsational properties of white dwarfs with solar metallicity progenitors
Because of the large neutron excess of Ne, this isotope rapidly
sediments in the interior of the white dwarfs. This process releases an
additional amount of energy, thus delaying the cooling times of the white
dwarf. This influences the ages of different stellar populations derived using
white dwarf cosmochronology. Furthermore, the overabundance of Ne in the
inner regions of the star, modifies the Brunt-V\"ais\"al\"a frequency, thus
altering the pulsational properties of these stars. In this work, we discuss
the impact of Ne sedimentation in white dwarfs resulting from Solar
metallicity progenitors (). We performed evolutionary calculations of
white dwarfs of masses , , and M_{\sun},
derived from full evolutionary computations of their progenitor stars, starting
at the Zero Age Main Sequence all the way through central hydrogen and helium
burning, thermally-pulsing AGB and post-AGB phases. Our computations show that
at low luminosities (\log(L/L_{\sun})\la -4.25), Ne sedimentation
delays the cooling of white dwarfs with Solar metallicity progenitors by about
1~Gyr. Additionally, we studied the consequences of Ne sedimentation on
the pulsational properties of ZZ~Ceti white dwarfs. We find that Ne
sedimentation induces differences in the periods of these stars larger than the
present observational uncertainties, particularly in more massive white dwarfs.Comment: Accepted for publication in ApJ. 8 pages, 6 figure
The Calar Alto Legacy Integral Field Area Survey: spatial resolved properties
We present the analysis performed using the pyPipe3D pipeline for the 895
galaxies that comprises the eCALIFA data release Sanchez et al. submitted, data
with a significantly improved spatial resolution (1.0-1.5"/FWHM). We include a
description of (i) the analysis performed by the pipeline, (ii) the adopted
datamodel for the derived spatially resolved properties and (iii) the catalog
of integrated, characteristics and slope of the radial gradients for a set of
observational and physical parameters derived for each galaxy. We illustrate
the results of the analysis (i) using the NGC\,2906 as an archetypal galaxy,
showing the spatial distribution of the different derived parameters and
exploring in detail the properties of the ionized gas, and (ii) showing
distribution of the spatial resolved ionized gas across the classical
[OIII]/H vs. [NII]/H for the whole galaxy sample. In general our
results agree with previous published ones, however, tracing radial patterns
and segregating individual ionized structures is improved when using the
current dataset. All the individual galaxy dataproducts and the catalog
discussed along this article are distributed as part of the eCALIFA data
release http://ifs.astroscu.unam.mx/CALIFA_WEB/public_html/Comment: 47 pages, 8 tables, 9 figures, submitted the 12th of April 2023 to
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Numerical study of pattern formation following a convective instability in non-Boussinesq fluids
We present a numerical study of a model of pattern formation following a
convective instability in a non-Boussinesq fluid. It is shown that many of the
features observed in convection experiments conducted on gas can be
reproduced by using a generalized two-dimensional Swift-Hohenberg equation. The
formation of hexagonal patterns, rolls and spirals is studied, as well as the
transitions and competition among them. We also study nucleation and growth of
hexagonal patterns and find that the front velocity in this two dimensional
model is consistent with the prediction of marginal stability theory for one
dimensional fronts.Comment: 9 pages, report FSU-SCRI-92-6
Scalar-Tensor Cosmological Models
We analyze the qualitative behaviors of scalar-tensor cosmologies with an
arbitrary monotonic function. In particular, we are interested
on scalar-tensor theories distinguishable at early epochs from General
Relativity (GR) but leading to predictions compatible with solar-system
experiments. After extending the method developed by Lorentz-Petzold and
Barrow, we establish the conditions required for convergence towards GR at
. Then, we obtain all the asymptotic analytical solutions
at early times which are possible in the framework of these theories. The
subsequent qualitative evolution, from these asymptotic solutions until their
later convergence towards GR, has been then analyzed by means of numerical
computations. From this analysis, we have been able to establish a
classification of the different qualitative behaviors of scalar-tensor
cosmological models with an arbitrary monotonic function.Comment: uuencoded compressed postscript file containing 41 pages, with 9
figures, accepted for publication in Physical Review
STATIONARY SOLUTIONS IN BRANS-DICKE STOCHASTIC INFLATIONARY COSMOLOGY
In Brans-Dicke theory the Universe becomes divided after inflation into many
exponentially large domains with different values of the effective
gravitational constant. Such a process can be described by diffusion equations
for the probability of finding a certain value of the inflaton and dilaton
fields in a physical volume of the Universe. For a typical chaotic inflation
potential, the solutions for the probability distribution never become
stationary but grow forever towards larger values of the fields. We show here
that a non-minimal conformal coupling of the inflaton to the curvature scalar,
as well as radiative corrections to the effective potential, may provide a
dynamical cutoff and generate stationary solutions. We also analyze the
possibility of large nonperturbative jumps of the fluctuating inflaton scalar
field, which was recently revealed in the context of the Einstein theory. We
find that in the Brans--Dicke theory the amplitude of such jumps is strongly
suppressed.Comment: 19 pages, LaTe
Asteroseismic inference on rotation, gyrochronology and planetary system dynamics of 16 Cygni
The solar analogs 16 Cyg A and 16 Cyg B are excellent asteroseismic targets
in the \Kepler field of view and together with a red dwarf and a Jovian planet
form an interesting system. For these more evolved Sun-like stars we cannot
detect surface rotation with the current \Kepler data but instead use the
technique of asteroseimology to determine rotational properties of both 16 Cyg
A and B. We find the rotation periods to be
and , and the angles of inclination to be
56^{+6}_{-5} \, ^{\circ} and 36^{+17}_{-7} \, ^{\circ}, for A and B
respectively. Together with these results we use the published mass and age to
suggest that, under the assumption of a solar-like rotation profile, 16 Cyg A
could be used when calibrating gyrochronology relations. In addition, we
discuss the known 16 Cyg B star-planet eccentricity and measured low obliquity
which is consistent with Kozai cycling and tidal theory.Comment: 10 pages accepted for publication in the MNRA
Robust tuning of a generalized predictor-based controller for integrating and unstable systems with long time-delay
In this work, a general structure to control long time-delay plants is proposed and an easy methodology to tune the control parameters is outlined. All the sensitivity transfer functions are delay free. The proposed scheme is equivalent to the Smith predictor but able to cope with any kind of systems, including nonminimum phase, unstable and integrating plants. The controllers are designed based on the delay free
model. Contrary to other approaches, other than for the digital implementation, no delay approximation is used. A tuning parameter is provided in order to reach an intuitive tradeoff between performance and robust stability. A comparative analysis with respect to recently successful proposals shows a substantial improvement in the performance/robustness tradeoff as well as in the tuning process.This work has been partially granted by the Spanish Ministry of Education research Grants DPI2011-28507-C02-01 and PAID-06-12. The authors are also grateful to the Associate Editor and anonymous reviewers for their valuable feedback and comments.GarcĂa Gil, PJ.; Albertos PĂ©rez, P. (2013). Robust tuning of a generalized predictor-based controller for integrating and unstable systems with long time-delay. Journal of Process Control. 23(8):1205-1216. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jprocont.2013.07.008S1205121623
Identifying rail asset maintenance processes: a human-centric and sensemaking approach
Efficient asset maintenance is key for delivering services such as transport. Current rail maintenance processes have been mostly reactive with a recent shift towards exploring proactive modes. The introduction of new ubiquitous technologies and advanced data analytics facilitates the embedding of a âpredict-and-preventâ approach to managing assets. Successful, user-centred integration of such technology is still, however, a sparsely understood area. This study reports results from a set of interviews, based on Critical Decision Method, with rail asset maintenance and management experts regarding current procedural aspects of asset management and maintenance. We analyse and present the results from a human-centric sensemaking timeline perspective. We found that within a complex sociotechnical environment such as rail transport, asset maintenance processes apply not just at local levels, but also to broader, strategic levels that involve different stakeholders and necessitate different levels of expertise. This is a particularly interesting aspect within maintenance that has not been discussed as of yet within a process-based and timeline-based models of asset maintenance. We argue that it is important to consider asset maintenance activities within both micro (local) and macro (broader) levels to ensure reliability and stability in transport services. We also propose that the traditionally distinct notions of individual, collaborative and artefact-based sensemaking are in fact all in evidence in this sensemaking context, and argue that a more holistic view of sensemaking is therefore appropriate by placing these results within an amended Recogntion Primed Decsion making model
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