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How (not) to renormalize integral equations with singular potentials in effective field theory
We discuss the connection between the perturbative and non-perturbative
renormalization and related conceptual issues in the few-nucleon sector of the
low-energy effective field theory of the strong interactions. General arguments
are supported by examples from effective theories with and without pions as
dynamical degrees of freedom. A quantum mechanical potential with explicitly
specified short- and long-range parts is considered as an "underlying
fundamental theory" and the corresponding effective field theory potential is
constructed. Further, the problem of the effective field theoretical
renormalization of the Skornyakov-Ter-Martyrosian equation is revisited.Comment: 12 pages, 5 figure
Elastic pion-nucleon scattering in chiral perturbation theory: A fresh look
Elastic pion-nucleon scattering is analyzed in the framework of chiral
perturbation theory up to fourth order within the heavy-baryon expansion and a
covariant approach based on an extended on-mass-shell renormalization scheme.
We discuss in detail the renormalization of the various low-energy constants
and provide explicit expressions for the relevant -functions and the
finite subtractions of the power-counting breaking terms within the covariant
formulation. To estimate the theoretical uncertainty from the truncation of the
chiral expansion, we employ an approach which has been successfully applied in
the most recent analysis of the nuclear forces. This allows us to reliably
extract the relevant low-energy constants from the available scattering data at
low energy. The obtained results provide a clear evidence that the breakdown
scale of the chiral expansion for this reaction is related to the
-resonance. The explicit inclusion of the leading contributions of the
-isobar is demonstrated to substantially increase the range of
applicability of the effective field theory. The resulting predictions for the
phase shifts are in an excellent agreement with the ones from the recent
Roy-Steiner-equation analysis of pion-nucleon scattering
Broadband Study of Gamma-Ray Blazars at Redshifts
High redshift blazars are among the most powerful non-explosive sources in
the Universe and play a crucial role in understanding the evolution of
relativistic jets. To understand these bright objects, we performed a detailed
investigation of the multiwavelength properties of 79 -ray blazars with
redshifts ranging from z = 2.0 to 2.5, using data from Fermi LAT, Swift
XRT/UVOT, and NuSTAR observations. In the -ray band, the spectral
analysis revealed a wide range of flux and photon indices, from to photons cm s and from 1.66 to
3.15, respectively, highlighting the diverse nature of these sources. The
detailed temporal analysis showed that flaring activities were observed in 31
sources. Sources such as 4C+71.07, PKS 1329-049, and 4C+01.02, demonstrated
significant increase in the -ray luminosity and flux variations,
reaching peak luminosity exceeding erg s. The temporal
analysis extended to X-ray and optical/UV bands, showed clear flux changes in
some sources in different observations. The time-averaged properties of high
redshift blazars were derived through modeling the spectral energy
distributions with a one-zone leptonic scenario, assuming the emission region
is within the broad-line region (BLR) and the X-ray and -ray emissions
are due to inverse Compton scattering of synchrotron and BLR-reflected photons.
This modeling allowed us to constrain the emitting particle distribution,
estimate the magnetic field inside the jet, and evaluate the jet luminosity,
which is discussed in comparison with the disk luminosity derived from fitting
the excess in the UV band.Comment: Accepted for publication in MNRA
Pion-nucleon scattering in covariant baryon chiral perturbation theory with explicit Delta resonances
We present the results of a third order calculation of the pion-nucleon
scattering amplitude in a chiral effective field theory with pions, nucleons
and delta resonances as explicit degrees of freedom. We work in a manifestly
Lorentz invariant formulation of baryon chiral perturbation theory using
dimensional regularization and the extended on-mass-shell renormalization
scheme. In the delta resonance sector, the on mass-shell renormalization is
realized as a complex-mass scheme. By fitting the low-energy constants of the
effective Lagrangian to the - and -partial waves a satisfactory
description of the phase shifts from the analysis of the Roy-Steiner equations
is obtained. We predict the phase shifts for the and waves and compare
them with the results of the analysis of the George Washington University
group. The threshold parameters are calculated both in the delta-less and
delta-full cases. Based on the determined low-energy constants, we discuss the
pion-nucleon sigma term. Additionally, in order to determine the strangeness
content of the nucleon, we calculate the octet baryon masses in the presence of
decuplet resonances up to next-to-next-to-leading order in SU(3) baryon chiral
perturbation theory. The octet baryon sigma terms are predicted as a byproduct
of this calculation.Comment: 41 pages, 12 figures, 7 table
Woodworking facilities: Driving efficiency through Automation applied to major process steps
The investment scenario applied to forestry development analyzes the fundamental changes in the production structure, among other things. These changes refer to the priority development of the pulp and paper industry through the chain of large-scale woodworking facilities, where pulp, paper and cardboard manufacturing plants are the key links. Such facilities include sawmilling facilities, wood-processing factories, and timber factories. Those provide a significant economic benefit, so improving them is one of the top priorities. Considering this priority is the purpose of this article. The goal was achieved using common and scientific research methods, including mathematical modeling. Theoretical research resulted in three sets of formulas adapted for evaluating the pulpwood barking from theoretical findings on image recognition. © 2018 Authors
Reply to "Comment on "How (not) to renormalize integral equations with singular potentials in effective field theory"
We offer a brief response to the criticism put forward by Pavon Valderrama
about our recent paper on "How (not) to renormalize integral equations with
singular potentials in effective field theory".Comment: 2 pages, no figure
Combating crime in information technology through prevention, dissemination and awareness-raising
The article is devoted to the fight against crimes in the field of information technology by preventing their Commission, propaganda activities, as well as national and international cooperation. The existing problems in this sphere are considered. Статья посвящена вопросу борьбы с преступлениями в сфере информационных технологий посредством предотвращения их совершения, пропагандисткой деятельности, а также вопросам национального и международного сотрудничества. Рассмотрены имеющиеся проблемы в данной сфере
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