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Open-closed field algebras
We introduce the notions of open-closed field algebra and open-closed field
algebra over a vertex operator algebra V. In the case that V satisfies certain
finiteness and reductivity conditions, we show that an open-closed field
algebra over V canonically gives an algebra over a \C-extension of the
Swiss-cheese partial operad. We also give a tensor categorical formulation and
categorical constructions of open-closed field algebras over V.Comment: 55 pages, largely revised, an old subsection is deleted, a few
references are adde
The Differences of Star Formation History Between Merging Galaxies and Field Galaxies in the EDR of the SDSS
Based on the catalog of merging galaxies in the Early Data Release (EDR) of
the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS), the differences of star formation history
between merging galaxies and field galaxies are studied statistically by means
of three spectroscopic indicators the 4000-\r{A} break strength, the Balmer
absorption-line index, and the specific star formation rate. It is found that
for early-type merging galaxies the interactions will not induce significant
enhancement of the star-formation activity because of its stability and lack of
cool gas. On the other hand, late-type merging galaxies always in general
display more active star formation than field galaxies on different timescales
within about 1Gyr. We also conclude that the mean stellar ages of late-type
merging galaxies are younger than those of late-type field galaxies.Comment: 9 pages, 4 figures, accepted for publication in PAS
SED-inferred properties and morphology of Lyman-break galaxies at in the CDF-S
After carefully cross-identifying a previously discovered GALEX-selected
Lyman Break Galaxy (LBG) candidates one-to-one with their optical counterparts
in the field of the CDF-S, we re-estimate their photometric redshifts using
multi-wavelength data from UV, optical to NIR. We refine a new updated sample
of 383 LBGs at 0.7\la z \la 1.4.
Most LBGs are classified as starburst and irregular types. Ages spread from
several Myr to 1.5Gyr. Their dust-corrected star formation rates (SFRs) and
stellar masses () are from 4\my to 220\my and from 2.3\times 10^8
\msun to 4 \times 10^{11} \msun. The rest-frame FUV luminosity function of
LBGs are presented. LBGs of irregular types mainly distribute along the "main
sequence" of star forming galaxies while most LBGs of starburst types locate in
the starburst region. A "downsizing" effect is clearly found and LBGs
distribute in the "blue" cloud.
HST images in F606W ( band) and F850LP ( band) are taken from the GEMS
and GOODS-S surveys. SExtractor and GALFIT are applied to get their
morphological parameters. A morphological sample of 142 LBGs with reliable
results of \sersic and sizes in both bands is defined. We find that LBGs at
are dominated by disk-like galaxies. Correlations between
photometric and morphological properties of LBGs are investigated. Strong
correlations between their half-light radii and , i.e., size-stellar mass
relations, are found in both bands. Physical connections between correlations
and the "downsizing" effect are discussed.Comment: 26 pages, 30 figures, 6 tables, accepted by MNRA
Markov quantum fields on a manifold
We study scalar quantum field theory on a compact manifold. The free theory
is defined in terms of functional integrals. For positive mass it is shown to
have the Markov property in the sense of Nelson. This property is used to
establish a reflection positivity result when the manifold has a reflection
symmetry. In dimension d=2 we use the Markov property to establish a sewing
operation for manifolds with boundary circles. Also in d=2 the Markov property
is proved for interacting fields.Comment: 14 pages, 1 figure, Late
Gamma-Ray Burst Afterglows from Realistic Fireballs
A GRB afterglow has been commonly thought to be due to continuous
deceleration of a postburst fireball. Many analytical models have made
simplifications for deceleration dynamics of the fireball and its radiation
property, although they are successful at explaining the overall features of
the observed afterglows. We here propose a model for a GRB afterglow in which
the evolution of a postburst fireball is in an intermediate case between the
adiabatic and highly radiative expansion. In our model, the afterglow is both
due to the contribution of the adiabatic electrons behind the external
blastwave of the fireball and due to the contribution of the radiative
electrons. In addition, this model can describe evolution of the fireball from
the extremely relativistic phase to the non-relativistic phase. Our
calculations show that the fireball will go to the adiabatic expansion phase
after about a day if the accelerated electrons are assumed to occupy the total
internal energy. In all cases considered, the fireball will go to the mildly
relativistic phase about seconds later, and to the non-relativistic
phase after several days. These results imply that the relativistic adiabatic
model cannot describe the deceleration dynamics of the several-days-later
fireball. The comparison of the calculated light curves with the observed
results at late times may imply the presence of impulsive events or energy
injection with much longer durations.Comment: 18 pages, 10 figures, plain latex file, submitted to Ap
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