Next-to-next-to-leading order fits to CCFR'97 xF3xF_3 data and infrared renormalons

We briefly summarize the outcomes of our recent improved fits to the experimental data of CCFR collaboration for $xF_3$ structure function of $\nu N$ deep-inelastic scattering at the next-to-next-to-leading order. Special attention is paid to the extraction of $\alpha_s(M_Z)$ and the parameter of the infrared renormalon model for $1/Q^2$-correction at different orders of perturbation theory. The results can be of interest for planning similar studies using possible future data of Neutrino Factories.Comment: 3 pages, presented at WG3 of 4th NuFact'02 Workshop, London 1-6 July, 200

Manifestation of New Interference Effects in Superconductor/Ferromagnet Spin Valve

Superconductor/ferromagnet (S/F) spin valve effect theories based on the S/F proximity phenomenon assume that the superconducting transition temperature Tc of F1/F2/S or F1/S/F2 trilayers for parallel magnetizations of the F1- and F2-layers (TcP) are smaller than for the antiparallel orientations (TcAP). Here, we report for CoOx/Fe1/Cu/Fe2/In multilayered systems with varying Fe2-layer thickness the sign-changing oscillating behavior of the spin valve effect \Delta Tc=TcAP-TcP. Our measurements revealed the full direct spin valve effect with TcAP>TcP for Fe2-layer thickness dFe2<1 nm and the full inverse (TcAP=1 nm. Interference of Cooper pair wave functions reflected from both surfaces of the Fe2-layer appear as the most probable reason for the observed behavior of \Delta Tc.Comment: Accepted for publication in PR

Various versions of analytic QCD and skeleton-motivated evaluation of observables

We present skeleton-motivated evaluation of QCD observables. The approach can be applied in analytic versions of QCD in certain classes of renormalization schemes. We present two versions of analytic QCD which can be regarded as low-energy modifications of the ``minimal'' analytic QCD and which reproduce the measured value of the semihadronic tau decay ratio r{tau}. Further, we describe an approach of calculating the higher order analytic couplings Ak (k=2,3,...) on the basis of logarithmic derivatives of the analytic coupling A1(Q^2). This approach can be easily applied in any version of analytic QCD. We adjust the free parameters of the afore-mentioned two analytic models in such a way that the skeleton-motivated evaluation reproduces the correct known values of r{tau} and of the Bjorken polarized sum rule (BjPSR) db(Q^2) at a given point (e.g., at Q^2=2 GeV^2). We then evaluate the low-energy behavior of the Adler function dv(Q^2) and the BjPSR db(Q^2) in the afore-mentioned evaluation approach, in the three analytic versions of QCD. We compare with the results obtained in the ``minimal'' analytic QCD and with the evaluation approach of Milton et al. and Shirkov.Comment: 30 pages, 14 eps-figures; v3: parameters of the analytic QCD models M1 and M2 were refined, the numerical results modified accordingly, new paragraph at the end of Sec.II and at the end of Sec.III, discussion of Figs.4 extended, references added; version to appear in PR

Full spin switch effect for the superconducting current in a superconductor/ferromagnet thin film heterostructure

Superconductor/ferromagnet (S/F) proximity effect theory predicts that the superconducting critical temperature of the F1/F2/S or F1/S/F2 trilayers for the parallel orientation of the F1 and F2 magnetizations is smaller than for the antiparallel one. This suggests a possibility of a controlled switching between the superconducting and normal states in the S layer. Here, using the spin switch design F1/F2/S theoretically proposed by Oh et al. [Appl. Phys. Lett. 71, 2376 (1997)], that comprises a ferromagnetic bilayer separated by a non-magnetic metallic spacer layer as a ferromagnetic component, and an ordinary superconductor as the second interface component, we have successfully realized a full spin switch effect for the superconducting current.Comment: 5 pages, 4 figure

The analytical singlet αs4\alpha_s^4 QCD contributions into the e+e−e^+e^--annihilation Adler function and the generalized Crewther relations

The generalized Crewther relations in the channels of the non-singlet and vector quark currents are considered. They follow from the double application of the operator product expansion approach to the same axial vector-vector-vector triangle amplitude in two regions, adjoining to the angle sides $(x,y)$ (or $p^2,q^2$). We assume that the generalized Crewther relations in these two kinematic regimes result in the existence of the same perturbation expression for two products of the coefficient functions of annihilation and deep-inelastic scattering processes in the non-singlet and vector channels. Taking into account the 4-th order result for $S_{GLS}$ and the perturbative effects of the violation of the conformal symmetry in the generalized Crewther relation, we obtain the analytical contribution to the singlet $\alpha_s^4$ correction to the $D_A^{V}$-function. Its a-posteriori comparison with the recent result of direct diagram-by-diagram evaluation of the singlet 4-th order corrections to $D_A^{V}$- function demonstrates the coincidence of the predicted and obtained $\zeta_3^2$-contributions to the singlet term. They can be obtained in the conformal invariant limit from the original Crewther relation. On the contrary to previous belief, the appearance of $zeta_3$-terms in perturbative series in gauge models does not contradict to the property of conformal symmetry and can be considered as ragular feature. The Banks-Zaks motivated relation between our predicted and obtained 4-th order corrections is mentioned. This confirms Baikov-Chetyrkin-Kuhn expectation that the generalized Crewther relation in the channel of vector currents receives additional singlet contribution, which in this order of perturbation theory is proportional to the first coefficient of the QCD $\beta$-function.Comment: Concrete new foundations explained, abstract updated, presentation improved, 2 references added, extra acknowledgements added. This work is dedicated to K. G. Chetyrkin on the occasion of his 60th anniversary, to be published in Jetp. Lett supposedly in vol.94, issue 1

Infrared renormalons and analyticity structure in pQCD

Relation between the infrared renormalons, the Borel resummation prescriptions, and the analyticity structure of Green functions in perturbative QCD (pQCD) is investigated. A specific recently suggested Borel resummation prescription resulted in the Principal Value and an additional power-suppressed correction that is consistent with the Operator Product Expansion. Arguments requiring the finiteness of the result for any power coefficient of the leading infrared renormalon, and the consistency in the case of the absence of that renormalon, require that this prescription be modified. The apparently most natural modification leads to the result represented by the Principal Value. The analytic structure of the amplitude in the complex coupling plane, obtained in this way, is consistent with that obtained in the literature by other methods.Comment: 6 pages, revtex4, 1 eps-figure; improved version - the paragraph containing Eqs.(18) and (19) is new, as well as the next paragraph; the Title modified; some references added; version to appear in Phys. Rev.

Analytic and "frozen" QCD coupling constants up to NNLO from DIS data

Deep inelastic scattering data on the F_2 structure function provided by the BCDMS, SLAC and NMC collaborations are analyzed in the non-singlet approximation with the analytic and "frozen" modifications of the strong coupling constant featuring no unphysical singularity (the Landau pole). Improvement of agreement between theory and experiment, with respect to the case of the standard perturbative definition of alpha_s considered recently, is observed and the behavior of the higher twist terms in the next-to-next-to-leading-order is found to be confirming earlier studies on the subject.Comment: 22 pp, 8 fig

ФИЗИКО-ХИМИЧЕСКИЕ ЗАКОНОМЕРНОСТИ ПРОЦЕССА ЭЛЕКТРОВОССТАНОВЛЕНИЯ КИСЛОРОДА В ПРИСУТСТВИИ ПРИРОДНЫХ АНТИОКСИДАНТОВ

The effect of individual antioxidants on physico-chemical parameters of ORR was studied under conditions of liner semi-infinite diffusion. Rate constants for coupled homogeneous reduction of active oxygen by the range to flavonoids were calculated under the optimal linear sweep rate.Possibility of determination of the parameters of reduction of active oxygen process (chemical and electrochemical rate constant, reversibility of process) in addition of individual antioxidants was showed by the computer simulation. Identification of substances with antioxidant properties was illustrated by changing of reduction current of active oxygen.Keywords: oxygen reduction reaction, ORR, antioxidant, flavonoids, rate constant, voltammetry(Russian)DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15826/analitika.2013.17.4.007A.N. Vtorushina, E.I. Korotkova, S.G. Kataev* Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, Russian Federation*Tomsk State Pedagogical University, Tomsk, Russian FederationРассмотрены физико-химические закономерности процесса электровосстановления кислорода (ЭВ О2) в присутствии индивидуальных антиоксидантов в условиях линейной полубесконечной диффузии, определены константы скорости взаимодействия антиоксидантов с активными формами кислорода и некоторые другие параметры процесса для ряда флавоноидов при оптимальной скорости развертки потенциала. Показана возможность определения некоторых параметров процесса ЭВ О2 (констант скорости химической и электрохимической реакции, обратимости процесса) в присутствии индивидуальных антиоксидантов с помощью методов компьютерного моделирования, а также возможность идентификации веществ, обладающих антиоксидантными свойствами, по изменению тока ЭВ О2 в присутствии исследуемых образцов.Ключевые слова: электровосстановление кислорода, антиоксиданты, вольтамперометрияDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15826/analitika.2013.17.4.00

Evidence for Triplet Superconductivity in a Superconductor-Ferromagnet Spin Valve

We have studied the dependence of the superconducting (SC) transition temperature on the mutual orientation of magnetizations of Fe1 and Fe2 layers in the spin valve system CoO_x/Fe1/Cu/Fe2/Pb. We find that this dependence is nonmonotonic when passing from the parallel to the antiparallel case and reveals a distinct minimum near the orthogonal configuration. The analysis of the data in the framework of the SC triplet spin valve theory gives direct evidence for the long-range triplet superconductivity arising due to noncollinearity of the two magnetizations.Comment: 5 pages (including 4 EPS figures). Version 2: final version as published in PR

The Contemporary Chemical Composition of the Lakes Waters at Zone of Juncture of the Ufimian Swell and Pre-Urals Foredeep

Выполнена оценка современного гидрохимического состояния озер, расположенных в Кишертско-Суксунском карстовом районе Пермского края. Район в геолого-структурном отношении соответствует узкой контактной зоне карбонатов Уфимского вала (восточная окраина Восточно-Европейской платформы) и терригенных пород западной окраины Предуральского прогиба. Результаты исследований позволяют существенно дополнить концептуальную гидрохимическую модель этого сложного по геолого-гидрогеологическому строению района