Time Calibration of TileCal Modules with Cosmic Muons

A method to synchronize TileCal readout in time using cosmic muons has been developed. It is based on the comparison between the expected time of flight of muons crossing TileCal cells and the measured time. The method has been applied to cosmic data from September and October of 2007, when different sub-detectors of ATLAS were integrated during the Milestone Weeks. The resolution reached with this method is better than 0.7 ns when the statistical error is not the main contribution to the uncertainty

Mechanisms of water-salt metabolism disturbances in dogs subjected to six month hypokinesia

Water-salt metabolism in dogs during prolonged restricted motor activity (hypokinesia) was investigated. It was found that hydration occurred and fluid was redistributed between the extra- and intra-cellular sectors. Also, electrolyte excretion rose, and magnetism and calcium metabolism changed significantly. It is concluded that the forces caused by muscle strain proper (which was decreased under conditions of hypokinesia) influence the state of bone metabolism