Performance of the WaveBurst algorithm on LIGO data

In this paper we describe the performance of the WaveBurst algorithm which was designed for detection of gravitational wave bursts in interferometric data. The performance of the algorithm was evaluated on the test data set collected during the second LIGO Scientific run. We have measured the false alarm rate of the algorithm as a function of the threshold and estimated its detection efficiency for simulated burst waveforms.Comment: proceedings of GWDAW, 2003 conference, 13 pages, 6 figure

Exotic solutions in string theory

Solutions of classical string theory, correspondent to the world sheets, mapped in Minkowsky space with a fold, are considered. Typical processes for them are creation of strings from vacuum, their recombination and annihilation. These solutions violate positiveness of square of mass and Regge condition. In quantum string theory these solutions correspond to physical states |DDF>+|sp> with non-zero spurious component.Comment: accepted in Il Nuovo Cimento A for publication in 199

Magnetic Susceptibility of the Quark Condensate and Polarization from Chiral Models

We compute the magnetic susceptibility of the quark condensate and the polarization of quarks at zero temperature and in a uniform magnetic background. Our theoretical framework consists of two chiral models that allow to treat self-consistently the spontaneous breaking of chiral symmetry: the linear $\sigma-$model coupled to quarks, dubbed quark-meson model, and the Nambu-Jona-Lasinio model. We also perform analytic estimates of the same quantities within the renormalized quark-meson model, both in the regimes of weak and strong fields. Our numerical results are in agreement with the recent literature; moreover, we confirm previous Lattice findings, related to the saturation of the polarization at large fields.Comment: 13 pages, 4 figure

Трансграничное взаимодействие в системе высшего профессионального образования: цели и перспективы

The necessity of cross-border cooperation between higher education institutions of the Member States of the customs union. Addresses the general concerns and identifying possible methods of solving problems. It is proposed to establish a center of innovative technologies that will provide effective transboundary collaboration of higher education institutions of the Member States of the customs union.В статье обосновывается необходимость трансграничного сотрудничества высших учебных заведений стран-участников таможенного союза. Рассматриваются общие проблемные вопросы и определяются возможные методы решения проблем. Предлагается создать центр инновационных технологий, который обеспечит эффективное трансграничное взаимодействие высших учебных заведений стран- участников таможенного союза

Innovative technology as a tool for formation of professional competence

В предлагаемом материале автором рассматриваются основные модели системы подготовки кадров с высшим профессиональным образованием: модель специалиста, модель содержания и формы образовательного процесса. Особое внимание уделяется инновационным технологиям, обеспечивающим высокое качество подготовки.In these materials the author examines the main models of training with higher education: a model professional, a model of content and form of the educational process. Particular attention is given to innovative technologies, providing high quality training

On the need for informal approach to formal education or some of the arguments in defense of the traditional education system

The author questions the appropriateness of the mass distribution of elearning. Arguments in favor of the classical formal education in the training of engineers and technical specialists. It is proposed to position e-learning as a tool solution of particular problems of education.Автор подвергает сомнению целесообразность массового распространения электронного обучения. Приводятся аргументы в пользу классического формального образования при подготовке инженеров и специалистов технического профиля. Предлагается позиционировать электронное обучение, как инструментальное средство решения частных задач образования

The importance of studying history of medicine and language training for the development of professional competencies of medical students.

This article shows the importance of studying history of medicine and importance of language training as an essential component of broadening of universal cultural and medical outlook of prospective doctors, upbringing of high moral ethical qualities inherent to a contemporary doctor. The authors of the article propose measure on improving teaching of these disciplines

Construction technology and applications new educational technologies

The article discusses the various educational technologies that ensure the efficiency of training. Given in example use simulation exercises in the training seminar. Deliv-called a judgment that the introduction of new educational technologies should not be seen as an end in itself, but should be a tool that allows you to control the quality of the educational process and the quality of the results of that.В статье рассматриваются различные образовательные технологии, обеспечивающие повышение эффективности подготовки специалистов. Приводится пример использования имитационного упражнения в обучающем семинаре. Высказывается суждение о том, что внедрение новых образовательных технологий не должно рассматриваться как самоцель, а должно являться инструментом, который позволяет управлять качеством образовательного процесса и качеством результата

A burst search for gravitational waves from binary black holes

Compact binary coalescence (CBC) is one of the most promising sources of gravitational waves. These sources are usually searched for with matched filters which require accurate calculation of the GW waveforms and generation of large template banks. We present a complementary search technique based on algorithms used in un-modeled searches. Initially designed for detection of un-modeled bursts, which can span a very large set of waveform morphologies, the search algorithm presented here is constrained for targeted detection of the smaller subset of CBC signals. The constraint is based on the assumption of elliptical polarisation for signals received at the detector. We expect that the algorithm is sensitive to CBC signals in a wide range of masses, mass ratios, and spin parameters. In preparation for the analysis of data from the fifth LIGO-Virgo science run (S5), we performed preliminary studies of the algorithm on test data. We present the sensitivity of the search to different types of simulated CBC waveforms. Also, we discuss how to extend the results of the test run into a search over all of the current LIGO-Virgo data set.Comment: 12 pages, 4 figures, 2 tables, submitted for publication in CQG in the special issue for the conference proceedings of GWDAW13; corrected some typos, addressed some minor reviewer comments one section restructured and references updated and correcte