Charged Particles Evaporation in the Stopped Pion Absorption Reactions

In the present work we have analyzed evaporation spectra and yields of p,d,t formed in the reaction of stopped pion absorption. It is shown that the values of equilibrium temperature obtained through the usage of proposed model are in agreement with the values obtained in various other experiments. We also discuss the A-dependences of the evaporation yields and consider possible contributions of the “indirect” evaporation processes

Experimenting an optical second with strontium lattice clocks

Progress in realizing the SI second had multiple technological impacts and enabled to further constraint theoretical models in fundamental physics. Caesium microwave fountains, realizing best the second according to its current definition with a relative uncertainty of 2-4x10^(-16), have already been superseded by atomic clocks referenced to an optical transition, both more stable and more accurate. Are we ready for a new definition of the second? Here we present an important step in this direction: our system of five clocks connects with an unprecedented consistency the optical and the microwave worlds. For the first time, two state-of-the-art strontium optical lattice clocks are proven to agree within their accuracy budget, with a total uncertainty of 1.6x10^(-16). Their comparison with three independent caesium fountains shows a degree of reproducibility henceforth solely limited at the level of 3.1x10^(-16) by the best realizations of the microwave-defined second.Comment: 9 pages, 4 figures, 2 table

The Large Enriched Germanium Experiment for Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay (LEGEND)

The observation of neutrinoless double-beta decay (0${\nu}{\beta}{\beta}$) would show that lepton number is violated, reveal that neutrinos are Majorana particles, and provide information on neutrino mass. A discovery-capable experiment covering the inverted ordering region, with effective Majorana neutrino masses of 15 - 50 meV, will require a tonne-scale experiment with excellent energy resolution and extremely low backgrounds, at the level of $\sim$0.1 count /(FWHM$\cdot$t$\cdot$yr) in the region of the signal. The current generation $^{76}$Ge experiments GERDA and the MAJORANA DEMONSTRATOR utilizing high purity Germanium detectors with an intrinsic energy resolution of 0.12%, have achieved the lowest backgrounds by over an order of magnitude in the 0${\nu}{\beta}{\beta}$ signal region of all 0${\nu}{\beta}{\beta}$ experiments. Building on this success, the LEGEND collaboration has been formed to pursue a tonne-scale $^{76}$Ge experiment. The collaboration aims to develop a phased 0${\nu}{\beta}{\beta}$ experimental program with discovery potential at a half-life approaching or at $10^{28}$ years, using existing resources as appropriate to expedite physics results.Comment: Proceedings of the MEDEX'17 meeting (Prague, May 29 - June 2, 2017

LEGEND-1000 Preconceptual Design Report

We propose the construction of LEGEND-1000, the ton-scale Large Enriched Germanium Experiment for Neutrinoless $\beta \beta$ Decay. This international experiment is designed to answer one of the highest priority questions in fundamental physics. It consists of 1000 kg of Ge detectors enriched to more than 90% in the $^{76}$Ge isotope operated in a liquid argon active shield at a deep underground laboratory. By combining the lowest background levels with the best energy resolution in the field, LEGEND-1000 will perform a quasi-background-free search and can make an unambiguous discovery of neutrinoless double-beta decay with just a handful of counts at the decay $Q$ value. The experiment is designed to probe this decay with a 99.7%-CL discovery sensitivity in the $^{76}$Ge half-life of $1.3\times10^{28}$ years, corresponding to an effective Majorana mass upper limit in the range of 9-21 meV, to cover the inverted-ordering neutrino mass scale with 10 yr of live time

LINE-FIELD SWEPT-SOURCE OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEM FOR NEAR INFRARED SPECTRAL REGION

The system for line-field swept-source optical coherence tomography (OCT) for near infrared spectral range is considered. In this connection, for tomograms visualization, frequency of signal acquisition not less than 20 kHz is needed. It is inaccessible for 2D photo sensitive arrays. In order to solve this problem, it has been proposed to use the line array of photo detectors, which frame registration frequency reaches tens of kilohertz. Method. Peculiarity of the method consists in using illumination of an object under investigation by light intensity distribution in the form of line for providing maximum energy efficiency of optical system. In addition, it becomes possible to obtain B-scans without a need in lateral object scanning that increases the rate of formation and imaging of tomograms. Main Results. The OCT optical system using a high-speed array of photodetectors has been developed; aberration analysis has been carried out. Experimental investigations based on Linnik micro interferometer optical scheme has been carried out. Tomograms of different samples have been obtained. Practical Relevance. Тhe obtained results can be accepted as a basis for creation of compact high performance OCT system without lateral mechanical scanning

Сучасний погляд на методи діагностики гострої ішемії міокарда

This article presents modern literature sources on methods for determining acute myocardial ischemia. The diagnostic capabilities as well as the advantages and disadvantages when performing forensic medical examinations for cause of death have been highlighted.В статье представлены данные современных литературных источников о методах определения острой ишемии миокарда. Описаны их диагностические возможности, преимущества и недостатки при проведении судебно-медицинских экспертиз для диагностики причины наступления смерти.У статті представлені дані сучасних джерел літератури про методи визначення гострої ішемії міокарда. Описано їх діагностичні можливості, переваги та недоліки при проведенні судово-медичних експертиз для діагностики причини настання смерті

Role of antibiotics in multimodal therapy of bacterial otitis externa

Inflammatory diseases of the ear are among the most acute problems in modern otorhinolaryngology. In outpatient practice 38% of patients have otitis, and the proportion of patients with otitis externa is 50% on average [3, 7]. The incidence of various external ear disorders tends to increase, caused by stressful external conditions, extensive, uncontrolled use of drugs that lead to immunological changes in the body, and a growing number of allergic patients

Furuncular otitis externa: differential diagnosis and treatment approaches

Pyoinflammatory ENT diseases are still the most common and clinically relevant pathological conditions. Infections of the upper respiratory tract and ENT rank second in the overall morbidity in large cities of Russia, in Moscow accounting for about 19% of all diseases [1, 2]. Nosological forms of ENT infections are quite varied: various types of otitis externa and otitis media, diseases of the upper respiratory tract - rhinosinusitis, tonsillar pathology, laryngitis. Pyoinflammatory ENT disease is one of the most common reasons for visiting general practitioners and otorhinolaryngologists