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Collective flow in heavy ion collisions at intermediate energies
We present results of a flow analysis for the set of reactions of 124,129Xe
projectiles and 112,124Sn targets at incident energies 100 and 150 A MeV
studied with the INDRA detector at GSI. The dependence on centrality and on p_t
of the directed and elliptic flow are determined for isotopically selected
reaction products with Z \le 3. The flow parameters v_1 and v_2, in general,
follow expected trends but isotopic effects are small.Comment: 3 pages, 2 figures, contributed talk at INPC, Tokyo, June 3-8, 2007,
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Shunning Uncertainty: The Neglect of Learning Opportunities
Financial, managerial, and medical decisions often involve alternatives whose possible outcomes have uncertain probabilities. In contrast to alternatives whose probabilities are known, these uncertain alternatives offer the benefits of learning. In repeat-choice situations, such learning brings value. If probabilities appear favorable (unfavorable), a choice can be repeated (avoided). In a series of experiments involving bets on the colors of poker chips drawn from bags, decision makers often prove to be blind to the learning opportunities offered by uncertain probabilities. Such decision makers violate rational decision making and forgo significant expected payoffs when they shun uncertain alternatives in favor of risky ones. Worse, when information is revealed, many make choices contrary to learning. A range of factors explain these violations. The results indicate that priming with optimal strategies offers little improvement.
Modification of surface energy in nuclear multifragmentation
Within the statistical multifragmentation model we study modifications of the
surface and symmetry energy of primary fragments in the freeze-out volume. The
ALADIN experimental data on multifragmentation obtained in reactions induced by
high-energy projectiles with different neutron richness are analyzed. We have
extracted the isospin dependence of the surface energy coefficient at different
degrees of fragmentation. We conclude that the surface energy of hot fragments
produced in multifragmentation reactions differs from the values extracted for
isolated nuclei at low excitation. At high fragment multiplicity, it becomes
nearly independent of the neutron content of the fragments.Comment: 11 pages with 13 figure
Control of the woolly apple aphid (Erisoma lanigerum Hausm.) by releasing earwigs (Forficula auricularia L.) and support oil applications - an interim report of first year results
The woolly apple aphid (Erisoma lanigerum Hausm.) has been recognised for some years as
a serious pest in organic fruit growing where they may cause severe economic damage due
to a lack of control strategies. Based on preliminary results a new project has been started in
2007 testing combinations of releasing earwigs and oil applications in order to develop an onfarm
control strategy. In this paper we present preliminary results of the first year of the
project´s field trials. They showed good efficacies for applying oil preparations by brush. The
efficacy of releasing earwigs depended on the infestation intensity
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