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The Balance Sheet Channel
In this paper, we study the role of the credit channel of monetary policy in the context of a DSGE model. Through the use of a regulated banking sector subject to a regulatory capital constraint on lending, we provide alternative interpretations that can potentially explain differences in the implementation of monetary policy without appealing to ad-hoc central bank preferences. This is accomplished through the characterization of the external finance premium as a function of bank leverage and systemic aggregate risk.
New Numerical Method for Fermion Field Theory
A new deterministic, numerical method to solve fermion field theories is
presented. This approach is based on finding solutions to the lattice
functional equations for field theories in the presence of an external source
. Using Grassmann polynomial expansions for the generating functional ,
we calculate propagators for systems of interacting fermions. These
calculations are straightforward to perform and are executed rapidly compared
to Monte Carlo. The bulk of the computation involves a single matrix inversion.
Because it is not based on a statistical technique, it does not have many of
the difficulties often encountered when simulating fermions. Since no
determinant is ever calculated, solutions to problems with dynamical fermions
are handled more easily. This approach is very flexible, and can be taylored to
specific problems based on convenience and computational constraints. We
present simple examples to illustrate the method; more general schemes are
desirable for more complicated systems.Comment: 24 pages, latex, figures separat
Counterpropagating dipole-mode vector soliton
We experimentally observe a counterpropagating dipole-mode vector soliton in
a photorefractive SBN:60Ce crystal. We investigate the transient formation
dynamics and show that the formation process differs significantly from the
copropagating geometry. The experimental results are compared with fully
anisotropic numerical simulations which show good qualitative agreement.Comment: 4 pages, 4 figure
Daily Stress Recognition from Mobile Phone Data, Weather Conditions and Individual Traits
Research has proven that stress reduces quality of life and causes many
diseases. For this reason, several researchers devised stress detection systems
based on physiological parameters. However, these systems require that
obtrusive sensors are continuously carried by the user. In our paper, we
propose an alternative approach providing evidence that daily stress can be
reliably recognized based on behavioral metrics, derived from the user's mobile
phone activity and from additional indicators, such as the weather conditions
(data pertaining to transitory properties of the environment) and the
personality traits (data concerning permanent dispositions of individuals). Our
multifactorial statistical model, which is person-independent, obtains the
accuracy score of 72.28% for a 2-class daily stress recognition problem. The
model is efficient to implement for most of multimedia applications due to
highly reduced low-dimensional feature space (32d). Moreover, we identify and
discuss the indicators which have strong predictive power.Comment: ACM Multimedia 2014, November 3-7, 2014, Orlando, Florida, US
Locke and Hume’s philosophical theory of color is investigated through a case study of Esref Armagan, an artist born blind
This article investigates Locke and Hume’s philosophical theory of color, through a study of the fine art practice of Esref Armagan, a Turkish artist who was born blind. The philosophical theory of color is important to the cultural history of blindness, as it has been used to justify early curricula in schools for the blind. This study is based on the following research question: Can people who are born blind understand color in the fine arts? The study is part of a grounded methodology study of art practices and visual impairment, whose findings informed a participatory study of museum access. This article examines part of the study’s first phase, and focuses on the practice of the blind Turkish artist, Esref Armagan. Data was collected through a translated correspondence interview with Esref Armagan, and an examination of research articles focusing on Armagan’s drawing skills. The study’s data is analyzed using Anderson, Krathwohl, and Bloom’s (2001) learning hierarchy. It is found that Armagan has an extensive knowledge of color and other visual concepts, developed symbolically. What is more, not only does Armagan have a knowledge of color, but he can use this knowledge creatively in accordance with Anderson et al.’s (2001) highest level of learning (level 6). The article concludes that Locke and Hume’s philosophical theory of color can be challenged in the context of the creative fine arts, as Armagan could develop unique, creative images using color. Therefore, our application of the philosophical theory of color on the education of students with visual impairments, and the pedagogical and andragogical practice based on these theories, should be questioned
Radio Observations of HD 80606 Near Planetary Periastron
This paper reports Very Large Array observations at 325 and 1425 MHz (90cm
and 20cm) during and near the periastron passage of HD 80606b on 2007 November
20. We obtain flux density limits (3-sigma) of 1.7 mJy and 48 microJy at 325
and 1425 MHz, respectively, equivalent to planetary luminosity limits of 2.3 x
10^{24} erg/s and 2.7 x 10^{23} erg/s. These are well above the Jovian value
(at 40 MHz) of 2 x 10^{18} erg/s. The motivation for these observations was
that the planetary magnetospheric emission is driven by a stellar
wind-planetary magnetosphere interaction so that the planetary luminosity would
be elevated. Near periastron, HD 80606b might be as much as 3000 times more
luminous than Jupiter. Recent transit observations of HD 80606b provide
stringent constraints on the planetary mass and radius, and, because of the
planet's highly eccentric orbit, its rotation period is likely to be
"pseudo-synchronized" to its orbital period, allowing a robust estimate of the
former. We are able to make robust estimates of the emission frequency of the
planetary magnetospheric emission and find it to be around 60--90 MHz. We
compare HD 80606b to other high-eccentricity systems and assess the detection
possibilities for both near-term and more distant future systems. Of the known
high eccentricity planets, only HD 80606b is likely to be detectable, as HD
20782B b and HD 4113b are both likely to have weaker magnetic field strengths.
Both the forthcoming "EVLA low band" system and the Low Frequency Array may be
able to improve upon our limits for HD 80606b, and do so at a more optimum
frequency. If the low-frequency component of the Square Kilometre Array
(SKA-lo) and a future lunar radio array are able to approach their thermal
noise limits, they should be able to detect an HD 80606b-like planet, unless
the planet's luminosity increases by substantially less than a factor of 3000.Comment: 9 pages; accepted for publication in A
Refractometry of organosilica microspheres
The refractive index of novel organosilica (nano/micro)material is determined
using two methods. The first method is based on analysis of optical extinction
efficiency of organosilica beads versus wavelength, which is obtained by a
standard laboratory spectrometer. The second method relies on the measurable
trapping potential of these beads in the focused light beam (laser tweezers).
Polystyrene beads were used to test these methods, and the determined
dispersion curves of refractive index values have been found accurate. The
refractive index of organosilica beads has been determined to range from
1.60-1.51 over the wavelength range of 300-1100 nm.Comment: 9 pages, 8 figure
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