Macroscopic Forces from Supersymmetry

We argue that theories in which supersymmetry breaking originates at low energies often contain scalar particles that mediate coherent gravitational strength forces at distances less than a cm. We estimate the strength and range of these forces in several cases. Present limits on such forces are inadequate. However new techniques, such as those based on small cryogenic mechanical oscillators, may improve the present limits by ten orders of magnitude or discover new forces as weak as 1 \% of gravity at distances down to 40 microns.Comment: 17 pages, 2 figure

Hierarchical Neutrino Mass Matrices, CP violation and Leptogenesis

In this work we study examples of hierarchical neutrino mass matrices inspired by family symmetries, compatible with experiments on neutrino oscillations, and for which there is a connection among the low energy CP violation phase associated to neutrino oscillations, the phases appearing in the amplitude of neutrinoless double beta decay, and the phases relevant for leptogenesis. In particular, we determine the predictions from a texture based on an underlying SU(3) family symmetry together with a GUT symmetry, and a strong hierarchy for the masses of the heavy right handed Majorana masses. We also give some examples of inverted hierarchies of neutrino masses, which may be motivated in the context of U(1) family symmetries.Comment: 34 pages. Replaced with published version -typos, corrections and references adde

Late-time Entropy Production from Scalar Decay and Relic Neutrino Temperature

Entropy production from scalar decay in the era of low temperatures after neutrino decoupling will change the ratio of the relic neutrino temperature to the CMB temperature, and, hence, the value of N_eff, the effective number of neutrino species. Such scalar decay is relevant to reheating after thermal inflation, proposed to dilute massive particles, like the moduli and the gravitino, featuring in supersymmetric and string theories. The effect of such entropy production on the relic neutrino temperature ratio is calculated in a semi-analytic manner, and a recent lower bound on this ratio, obtained from the WMAP satellite and 2dF galaxy data, is used to set a lower bound of ~ 1.5 x 10^-23 Gev on the scalar decay constant, corresponding to a reheating temperature of about 3.3 Mev.Comment: 13 pages, to appear in PR

Characteristics of the hydrous titanium dioxide-anatase phase transformation during hydrothermal treatment in aqueous solutions

The transformations of hydrous titanium dioxide, prepared by thermal hydrolysis of titanium(IV) compounds in sulfuric acid solutions, during hydrothermal treatment (150-240°C) in water were studied. The dispersivity and the chemical compositions of the samples obtained determined depending on the syn- thesis conditions (the composition) of hydrous titanium dioxide and the heat treatment temperature. © Pleiades Publishing, Ltd., 2010

New York Economic Handbook 1988: Agricultural Situation and Outlook

A.E. Ext. 87-32This publication contains information pertaining to the general economic situation and New York agriculture. It is prepared primarily for use of professional agricultural workers in New York State. USDA reports provide current reference material pertaining to the nation's agricultural situation. "Current Economic Situation" is a two-page monthly release that carries the latest figures for selected economic indicators and highlights current developments. This release is a supplement to the Economic Handbook and is available to anyone requesting to be on the mailing list by writing to Department of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University, 40 Warren Hall, Ithaca, New York 14853-7801

New York Economic Handbook 1989: Agricultural Situation and Outlook

A.E. Ext. 88-28This publication contains information pertaining to the general economic situation and New York agriculture. It is prepared primarily for use of professional agricultural workers in New York State. USDA reports provide current reference material pertaining to the nation's agricultural situation. "Current Economic Situation" is a two-page monthly release that carries the latest figures for selected economic indicators and highlights current developments. This release is a supplement to the Economic Handbook and is available to anyone requesting to be on the mailing list by writing to the Department of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University, 445 Warren Hall, Ithaca, New York 14853-7801

New York Economic Handbook 1990: Agricultural Situation and Outlook

A.E. Ext. 89-37This publication contains information pertaining to the general economic situation and New York agriculture. It is prepared primarily for use of professional agricultural workers in New York State. USDA reports provide current reference material pertaining to the nation's agricultural situation. "Current Economic Situation11 is a two-page monthly release that carries the latest figures for selected economic indicators and highlights current developments. This release is a supplement to the Economic Handbook and is available to anyone requesting to be on the mailing list by writing to the Department of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University, 148 Warren Hall, Ithaca, New York 14853-7801