759 research outputs found
Lifshitz-like systems and AdS null deformations
Following arXiv:1005.3291 [hep-th], we discuss certain lightlike deformations
of in Type IIB string theory sourced by a lightlike dilaton
dual to the N=4 super Yang-Mills theory with a lightlike varying
gauge coupling. We argue that in the case where the -direction is
noncompact, these solutions describe anisotropic 3+1-dim Lifshitz-like systems
with a potential in the -direction generated by the lightlike dilaton. We
then describe solutions of this sort with a linear dilaton. This enables a
detailed calculation of 2-point correlation functions of operators dual to bulk
scalars and helps illustrate the spatial structure of these theories. Following
this, we discuss a nongeometric string construction involving a
compactification along the -direction of this linear dilaton system. We
also point out similar IIB axionic solutions. Similar bulk arguments for
-noncompact can be carried out for deformations of in
M-theory.Comment: Latex, 20pgs, 1 eps fig; v2. references added; v3. minor
clarifications added, to appear in PR
Fractional Chern Insulators from the nth Root of Bandstructure
We provide a parton construction of wavefunctions and effective field
theories for fractional Chern insulators. We also analyze a strong coupling
expansion in lattice gauge theory that enables us to reliably map the parton
gauge theory onto the microsopic Hamiltonian. We show that this strong coupling
expansion is useful because of a special hierarchy of energy scales in
fractional quantum Hall physics. Our procedure is illustrated using the
Hofstadter model and then applied to bosons at 1/2 filling and fermions at 1/3
filling in a checkerboard lattice model recently studied numerically. Because
our construction provides a more or less unique mapping from microscopic model
to effective parton description, we obtain wavefunctions in the same phase as
the observed fractional Chern insulators without tuning any continuous
parameters.Comment: 9+3 pages, 6 figures; v2: added refs, amplified discussion of
deconfinement, improved discussion of translation invarianc
A matrix model black hole: act II
In this paper we discuss the connection between the deformed matrix model and
two dimensional black holes in the light of the new developements involving
fermionic type 0A-string theory. We argue that many of the old results can be
carried over to this new setting and that the original claims about the
deformed matrix model are essentially correct. We show the agreement between
correlation functions calculated using continuum and matrix model techniques.
We also explain how detailed properties of the space time metric of the
extremal black hole of type 0A are reflected in the deformed matrix model.Comment: 17 pages, version 2: minor typos correcte
Canine dystocia in 50 UK first-opinion emergency-care veterinary practices: prevalence and risk factors
Dystocia can represent a major welfare issue for dogs of certain breeds and morphologies. First-opinion emergency-care veterinary caseloads represent a useful data resource for epidemiological research because dystocia can often result in emergency veterinary care. The study analysed a merged database of clinical records from 50 first-opinion emergency-care veterinary practices participating in the VetCompass Programme. Multivariable logistic regression modelling was used for risk factors analysis. There were 701 dystocia cases recorded among 18,758 entire female dogs, resulting in a dystocia prevalence of 3.7 per cent (95 per cent CI 3.5–4.0 per cent). Breeds with the highest odds of dystocia compared with crossbred bitches were French Bulldog (OR: 15.9, 95 per cent CI 9.3 to 27.2, P<0.001), Boston Terrier (OR: 12.9, 95 per cent CI 5.6 to 29.3, P<0.001), Chihuahua (OR: 10.4, 95 per cent CI 7.0 to 15.7, P<0.001) and Pug (OR: 11.3, 95 per cent CI 7.1 to 17.9, P<0.001). Bitches aged between 3.0 and 5.9 years had 3.1 (95 per cent CI 2.6 to 3.7, P<0.001) times the odds of dystocia compared with bitches aged under 3.0years. Certain breeds, including some brachycephalic and toy breeds, appeared at high risk of dystocia. Opportunities to improve this situation are discussed
On the S-matrix of Type 0 String Theory
The recent discovery of non-perturbatively stable two-dimensional string
backgrounds and their dual matrix models allows the study of complete
scattering matrices in string theory. In this note we adapt work of Moore,
Plesser, and Ramgoolam on the bosonic string to compute the exact S-matrices of
0A and 0B string theory in two dimensions. Unitarity of the 0B theory requires
the inclusion of massless soliton sectors carrying RR scalar charge as
asymptotic states. We propose a regularization of IR divergences and find
transition probabilities that distinguish the otherwise energetically
degenerate soliton sectors. Unstable D-branes can decay into distinct soliton
sectors.Comment: 30 pages, 6 figures, harvma
Open-closed string correspondence: D-brane decay in curved space
This paper analyzes the effect of curved closed string backgrounds on the
stability of D-branes within boundary string field theory. We identify the
non-local open string background that implements shifts in the closed string
background and analyze the tachyonic sector off-shell. The renormalization
group flow reveals some characteristic properties, which are expected for a
curved background, like the absence of a stable space-filling brane. In
3-dimensions we describe tachyon condensation processes to lower-dimensional
branes, including a curved 2-dimensional brane. We argue that this 2-brane is
perturbatively stable. This is in agreement with the known maximally symmetric
WZW-branes and provides further support to the bulk-boundary factorization
approach to open-closed string correspondence.Comment: 23 pages, harvma
The development and applications of ultrafast electron nanocrystallography
We review the development of ultrafast electron nanocrystallography as a
method for investigating structural dynamics for nanoscale materials and
interfaces. Its sensitivity and resolution are demonstrated in the studies of
surface melting of gold nanocrystals, nonequilibrium transformation of graphite
into reversible diamond-like intermediates, and molecular scale charge
dynamics, showing a versatility for not only determining the structures, but
also the charge and energy redistribution at interfaces. A quantitative scheme
for three-dimensional retrieval of atomic structures is demonstrated with
few-particle (< 1000) sensitivity, establishing this nanocrystallographic
method as a tool for directly visualizing dynamics within isolated
nanomaterials with atomic scale spatio-temporal resolution.Comment: 33 pages, 17 figures (Review article, 2008 conference of ultrafast
electron microscopy conference and ultrafast sciences
Building bridges between theory and practice: how citizen science can bring equine researchers and practitioners together
Over the last decade, equitation scientists have increasingly relied on online survey tools to gather information on horse training, management, behaviour and other equine-related subjects. With a detailed knowledge of their animals, horse owners and riders are ideally placed to contribute to research but are sometimes reluctant to engage with and devote time to surveys. The current article reveals, through consultation with stakeholder groups, the potential of a range of motivational items to boost horse-owner participation. A short, three-question inquiry was developed to rank respondents’ (n=747) preferred survey tools and other items designed to engage the equestrian community with the donation of data. Respondents were asked to assign themselves to one of four categories: academics/researchers, professionals, practitioners and enthusiasts. The inquiry offered respondents the choice of three hypothetical tools: a standardized tool to measure behaviour over time; a logbook tool to record training and behaviour on a regular basis; and a chart to compare an individual horse’s behaviour with that of the general horse population. While analysis revealed that stakeholders considered at least one of the tools to be useful, it also exposed significant differences among the perceived usefulness of the various tools themselves. Using free-text responses, participants described the challenges faced when gathering information on horse training, management and behaviour. Qualitative analysis of these data revealed the need to improve the current dissemination of scientific findings to bridge various knowledge gaps. The Equine Behavior Assessment and Research Questionnaire (E-BARQ) is a longitudinal instrument that investigates horse training and management practices and permits an analysis of their relationship with behaviour. The current stakeholder consultation contributed to the final version of the E-BARQ questionnaire, identified incentivizing items that can be offered to putative E-BARQ respondents, guided the eventual selection of a Share-&-Compare feedback chart, and reinforced the need for open-access dissemination of findings
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