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Capacity of a POST Channel with and without Feedback
We consider finite state channels where the state of the channel is its
previous output. We refer to these as POST (Previous Output is the STate)
channels. We first focus on POST() channels. These channels have binary
inputs and outputs, where the state determines if the channel behaves as a
or an channel, both with parameter . %with parameter We
show that the non feedback capacity of the POST() channel equals its
feedback capacity, despite the memory of the channel. The proof of this
surprising result is based on showing that the induced output distribution,
when maximizing the directed information in the presence of feedback, can also
be achieved by an input distribution that does not utilize of the feedback. We
show that this is a sufficient condition for the feedback capacity to equal the
non feedback capacity for any finite state channel. We show that the result
carries over from the POST() channel to a binary POST channel where the
previous output determines whether the current channel will be binary with
parameters or . Finally, we show that, in general, feedback may
increase the capacity of a POST channel
Colossal electroresistance in ferromagnetic insulating state of single crystal NdPbMnO
Colossal electroresistance (CER) has been observed in the ferromagnetic
insulating (FMI) state of a manganite. Notably, the CER in the FMI state occurs
in the absence of magnetoresistance (MR). Measurements of electroresistance
(ER) and current induced resistivity switching have been performed in the
ferromagnetic insulating state of a single crystal manganite of composition
NdPbMnO (NPMO30). The sample has a paramagnetic to
ferromagnetic (Curie) transition temperature, Tc = 150 K and the ferromagnetic
insulating state is realized for temperatures, T <~ 130 K. The colossal
electroresistance, arising from a strongly nonlinear dependence of resistivity
() on current density (j), attains a large value () in the
ferromagnetic insulating state. The severity of this nonlinear behavior of
resistivity at high current densities is progressively enhanced with decreasing
temperature, resulting ultimately, in a regime of negative differential
resistivity (NDR, d/dj < 0) for temperatures <~ 25 K. Concomitant with
the build-up of the ER however, is a collapse of the MR to a small value (<
20%) even in magnetic field, H = 7 T. This demonstrates that the mechanisms
that give rise to ER and MR are effectively decoupled in the ferromagnetic
insulating phase of manganites. We establish that, the behavior of
ferromagnetic insulating phase is distinct from the ferromagnetic metallic
(FMM) phase as well as the charge ordered insulating (COI) phase, which are the
two commonly realized ground state phases of manganites.Comment: 24 pages (RevTeX4 preprint), 8 figures, submitted to PR
Antimutagenic Potential of Probiotic Lactobacillus sporogenes Using Ames assay
Objective: Probiotic are beneficial microbial nutrition supplements which have useful effects on human health by conserving of bowel microbial balance. There are many studies that have been recommended the use of probiotic products as cancer risk reducer. The aim of present study was to investigate antimutagenic potential of Probiotic Lactobacillus sporogenes against TA98 and TA100 strain of Salmonella typhimurium.Material and Methods: Ames test was used in the present investigation to evaluate antimutagenic activity in TA98 and TA100 strains of Salmonella typhimurium using direct acting mutagens (Sodium azide) and different concentration of Probiotic L.Sporogenes (25, 50, 100 and 500 μg/0.1 ml/plate).Results: Probiotic Lactobacillus sporogenes showed significant antimutagenicity against mutagen sodium azide in TA98 and TA100 tester strains whereas it showed antimutagenicity result in inhibition of 93-97% and 62-88% of his+ revertants induced by sodium azide in TA98 and TA100 strains respectively.Conclusion: The antimutagenicity of Probiotic Lactobacillus sporogenes the observed in the present study implies chemopreventive pharmacological importance of Probiotic Lactobacillus sporogenes and encourages its use as a biotherapeutic agent
Curcumin: A medicinal plant and its effects in medicine and dentistry
Since ancient time plants have been a major source of medicine. Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) is an orange-yellow component of turmeric (Curcuma longa), a spice often found in curry powder. Traditionally known for its anti-inflammatory effects, C. longa has a long history of the curative use in the Ayurvedic and Chinese systems of medicine. Curcumin, a polyphenolic constituent, is the active ingredient in dietary spice turmeric. While numerous pharmacological activities, including antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, anti-inflammatory properties have been attributed to curcumin, turmeric can also be used as a pit and fissure sealant, mouthwash, and subgingival irrigant in various preparations. In gel form, it is a component in local drugs delivery system. This review gives a bird’s eye view mainly on the biological activities of the miswak and plausible medicinal and dental application
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