186 research outputs found
Flux-noise spectra around the Kosterlitz-Thouless transition for two-dimensional superconductors
The flux-noise spectra around the Kosterlitz-Thouless transition are obtained
from simulations of the two-dimensional resistively shunted junction model. In
particular the dependence on the distance between the pick-up coil and the
sample is investigated. The typical experimental situation corresponds to the
large- limit and a simple relation valid in this limit between the complex
impedance and the noise spectra is clarified. Features, which distinguish
between the large- and small- limit, are identified and the possibility of
observing these features in experiments is discussed.Comment: 12 pages including 8 figures, submitted to Phys. Rev.
Surfactant-free gelatin-stabilised biodegradable polymerised high internal phase emulsions with macroporous structures
High internal phase emulsion (HIPE) templating is a well-established method for the generation of polymeric materials with high porosity (>74%) and degree of interconnectivity. The porosity and pore size can be altered by adjusting parameters during emulsification, which affects the properties of the resulting porous structure. However, there remain challenges for the fabrication of polyHIPEs, including typically small pore sizes (∼20–50 μm) and the use of surfactants, which can limit their use in biological applications. Here, we present the use of gelatin, a natural polymer, during the formation of polyHIPE structures, through the use of two biodegradable polymers, polycaprolactone-methacrylate (PCL-M) and polyglycerol sebacate-methacrylate (PGS-M). When gelatin is used as the internal phase, it is capable of stabilising emulsions without the need for an additional surfactant. Furthermore, by changing the concentration of gelatin within the internal phase, the pore size of the resulting polyHIPE can be tuned. 5% gelatin solution resulted in the largest mean pore size, increasing from 53 μm to 80 μm and 28 μm to 94 µm for PCL-M and PGS-M respectively. In addition, the inclusion of gelatin further increased the mechanical properties of the polyHIPEs and increased the period an emulsion could be stored before polymerisation. Our results demonstrate the potential to use gelatin for the fabrication of surfactant-free polyHIPEs with macroporous structures, with potential applications in tissue engineering, environmental and agricultural industries
The angular distribution of the reaction
The reaction is very important for low-energy
( MeV) antineutrino experiments. In this paper we calculate
the positron angular distribution, which at low energies is slightly backward.
We show that weak magnetism and recoil corrections have a large effect on the
angular distribution, making it isotropic at about 15 MeV and slightly forward
at higher energies. We also show that the behavior of the cross section and the
angular distribution can be well-understood analytically for MeV by calculating to , where is the nucleon mass. The
correct angular distribution is useful for separating events from other reactions and detector backgrounds, as well as for
possible localization of the source (e.g., a supernova) direction. We comment
on how similar corrections appear for the lepton angular distributions in the
deuteron breakup reactions and . Finally, in the reaction , the
angular distribution of the outgoing neutrons is strongly forward-peaked,
leading to a measurable separation in positron and neutron detection points,
also potentially useful for rejecting backgrounds or locating the source
direction.Comment: 10 pages, including 5 figure
Complementarity of Galactic radio and collider data in constraining WIMP dark matter models
In this work we confront dark matter models to constraints that may be
derived from radio synchrotron radiation from the Galaxy, taking into account
the astrophysical uncertainties and we compare these to bounds set by
accelerator and complementary indirect dark matter searches. Specifically we
apply our analysis to three popular particle physics models. First, a generic
effective operator approach, in which case we set bounds on the corresponding
mass scale, and then, two specific UV completions, the Z' and Higgs portals. We
show that for many candidates, the radio synchrotron limits are competitive
with the other searches, and could even give the strongest constraints (as of
today) with some reasonable assumptions regarding the astrophysical
uncertainties.Comment: 22 pages, 12 figure
The response of a multi-directional composite laminate to through-thickness loading
International audienceThe through-thickness mechanical response of a carbon fibre / epoxy laminated composite of lay-up [0/45/-45] is measured at low rates of strain. Uniaxial tension and compression experiments are carried out on dogbone specimens cut from a thick laminate along different directions, and failure mechanisms are observed via optical and electron microscopy. The effect of direct and shear stresses at the ply interfaces on the onset of failure is measured, and a failure envelope is constructed. The compressive response of specimens of different shape is investigated. Composite beams of different volume and aspect ratios are tested to failure in three-point bending and these tests reveal a strong dependence of the apparent out-of-plane tensile strength of the composite on the beam volume; this effect is modelled by Weibull theory
Supraventricular tachycardia in 23 cats; comparison with 21 cats with atrial fibrillation (2004-2014)
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) has not been well-described in cats. The aim of this study was to describe the signalment, clinical findings and outcome for cats with SVT versus cats with atrial fibrillation (AF)
One-loop corrections to omega photoproduction near threshold
One-loop corrections to photoproduction near threshold have been
investigated by using the approximation that all relevant transition amplitudes
are calculated from the tree diagrams of effective Lagrangians. With the
parameters constrained by the data of , , and reactions, it is found that the one-loop effects
due to the intermediate and states can significantly change
the differential cross sections and spin observables. The results from this
exploratory investigation suggest strongly that the coupled-channel effects
should be taken into account in extracting reliable resonance parameters from
the data of vector meson photoproduction in the resonance region.Comment: 19 pages, REVTeX, 14 figures, title changed, revised version to
appear in Phys. Rev.
Biology, Fishery, Conservation and Management of Indian Ocean Tuna Fisheries
The focus of the study is to explore the recent trend
of the world tuna fishery with special reference to the Indian Ocean
tuna fisheries and its conservation and sustainable management.
In the Indian Ocean, tuna catches have increased rapidly from
about 179959 t in 1980 to about 832246 t in 1995. They have
continued to increase up to 2005; the catch that year was 1201465
t, forming about 26% of the world catch. Since 2006 onwards
there has been a decline in the volume of catches and in 2008
the catch was only 913625 t. The Principal species caught in the
Indian Ocean are skipjack and yellowfin. Western Indian Ocean
contributed 78.2% and eastern Indian Ocean 21.8% of the total
tuna production from the Indian Ocean. The Indian Ocean stock
is currently overfished and IOTC has made some recommendations
for management regulations aimed at sustaining the tuna stock.
Fishing operations can cause ecological impacts of different types:
by catches, damage of the habitat, mortalities caused by lost or
discarded gear, pollution, generation of marine debris, etc. Periodic
reassessment of the tuna potential is also required with adequate
inputs from exploratory surveys as well as commercial landings
and this may prevent any unsustainable trends in the development
of the tuna fishing industry in the Indian Ocean
Sociocultural considerations in aging men's health: implications and recommendations for the clinician
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jomh.2009.07.00
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