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Generalized Entropies
We study an entropy measure for quantum systems that generalizes the von
Neumann entropy as well as its classical counterpart, the Gibbs or Shannon
entropy. The entropy measure is based on hypothesis testing and has an elegant
formulation as a semidefinite program, a type of convex optimization. After
establishing a few basic properties, we prove upper and lower bounds in terms
of the smooth entropies, a family of entropy measures that is used to
characterize a wide range of operational quantities. From the formulation as a
semidefinite program, we also prove a result on decomposition of hypothesis
tests, which leads to a chain rule for the entropy.Comment: 21 page
The Geometry of Mass Outflows and Fueling Flows in the Seyfert 2 Galaxy Mrk 3
We present a study of the resolved emission-line regions and an inner
dust/gas disk in the Seyfert 2 galaxy Mrk 3, based on Hubble Space Telescope
observations. We show that the extended narrow-line region (ENLR), spanning ~4
kpc, is defined by the intersection of the ionizing bicone of radiation from
the AGN and the inner disk, which is not coplanar with the large-scale stellar
disk. This intersection leads to different position and opening angles of the
ENLR compared to the narrow-line region (NLR). A number of emission-line arcs
in the ENLR appear to be continuations of dust lanes in the disk, supporting
this geometry. The NLR, which consists of outflowing emission-line knots
spanning the central ~650 pc, is in the shape of a backwards S. This shape may
arise from rotation of the gas, or it may trace the original fueling flow close
to the nucleus that was ionized after the AGN turned on.Comment: 22 page, 7 figures, accepted for publication in the Astronomical
Journa
New Indicators for AGN Power: The Correlation Between [O IV] lambda 25.89 micron and Hard X-ray Luminosity for Nearby Seyfert Galaxies
We have studied the relationship between the [O IV] lambda 25.89 micron
emission line luminosities, obtained from Spitzer spectra, the X-ray continua
in the 2-10 keV band, primarily from ASCA, and the 14-195 keV band obtained
with the SWIFT/Burst Alert Telescope (BAT), for a sample of nearby (z < 0.08)
Seyfert galaxies. For comparison, we have examined the relationship between the
[O III] 5007, the 2-10 keV and the 14-195 keV luminosities for the same set of
objects. We find that both the [O IV] and [O III] luminosities are
well-correlated with the BAT luminosities. On the other hand, the [O III]
luminosities are better-correlated with 2-10 keV luminosities than are those of
[O IV]. When comparing [O IV] and [O III] luminosities for the different types
of galaxies, we find that the Seyfert 2's have significantly lower [O III] to
[O IV] ratios than the Seyfert 1's. We suggest that this is due to more
reddening of the narrow line region (NLR) of the Seyfert 2's. Assuming Galactic
dust to gas ratios, the average amount of extra reddening corresponds to a
hydrogen column density of ~ few times 10^21 cm^-2, which is a small fraction
of the X-ray absorbing columns in the Seyfert 2's. The combined effects of
reddening and the X-ray absorption are the probable reason why the [O III]
versus 2-10 keV correlation is better than the [O IV] versus 2-10 keV, since
the [O IV] emission line is much less affected by extinction. Overall, we find
the [O IV] to be an accurate and truly isotropic indicator of the power of the
AGN. This suggests that it can be useful in deconvolving the contribution of
the AGN and starburst to the spectrum of Compton-thick and/or X-ray weak
sources.Comment: Accepted for publication in the Astrophysical Journal. 31 pages, 6
figures, 4 table
An Evaluation of the Effects of Dredging Within the Arkansas River Navigation System: Volume I - Introduction, Summary and Conclusions, and Recommendations
The Arkansas River originates in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains near Leadville, Colorado, and extends through Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, where it flows into the Mississippi River. The Arkansas River is approximately 1,450 miles in length and drains a total area of 160,500 square miles. The river and its tributaries have been developed for navigation, flood control, and hydro-electric power, as well as recreational purposes under the River and Harbor Act of July 24, 1946. The development of the Arkansas River for recreational use will be completed in the near future. The McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System was completed from its confluence with the Mississippi River to Little Rock in 1969 and subsequently to Fort Smith by 1970. Lock and dam construction, channel realignment and other activities have resulted in many changes in the river’s natural characteristics
Verification of Input Analysis of a Reprocessing Plant by Means of Composite Sample Technique
A Cloudy/Xspec Interface
We discuss new functionality of the spectral simulation code CLOUDY which
allows the user to calculate grids with one or more initial parameters varied
and formats the predicted spectra in the standard FITS format. These files can
then be imported into the x-ray spectral analysis software XSPEC and used as
theoretical models for observations. We present and verify a test case.
Finally, we consider a few observations and discuss our results.Comment: 13 pages, 1 table, 4 figures, accepted for publication in PAS
A Kinematic Model for the Narrow-Line Region in NGC 4151
We present a simple kinematic model for the narrow-line region (NLR) of the
Seyfert 1 galaxy NGC 4151, based on our previous observations of extended [O
III] emission with the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph (STIS). The model
is similar to a biconical radial outflow model developed for the Seyfert 2
galaxy NGC 1068, except that the bicone axis is tilted much more into our line
of sight (40 degrees out of the plane of the sky instead of 5 degrees), and the
maximum space velocities are lower (750 km/s instead of 1300 km/s. We find
evidence for radial acceleration of the emission-line knots to a distance of
160 pc, followed by deceleration that approaches the systemic velocity at a
distance of 290 pc (for a distance to NGC 4151 of 13.3 Mpc). Other similarities
to the kinematics of NGC 1068 are: 1) there are a number of high-velocity
clouds that are not decelerated, suggesting that the medium responsible for the
deceleration is patchy, and 2) the bicone in NGC 4151 is at least partially
evacuated along its axis. Together, these two Seyfert galaxies provide strong
evidence for radial outflow (e.g., due to radiation and/or wind pressure) and
against gravitational motion or expansion away from the radio jets as the
principal kinematic component in the NLR.Comment: 31 pages, Latex, includes 11 figures in postscript, Figures
5a,5b,6a,6b in color, to appear in the Astronomical Journa
HST Observations and Photoionization Modeling of the LINER Galaxy NGC 1052
We present a study of available Hubble Space Telescope (HST) spectroscopic
and imaging observations of the low ionization nuclear emission line region
(LINER) galaxy NGC 1052. The WFPC2 imagery clearly differentiates extended
nebular Halpha emission from that of the compact core. Faint Object
Spectrograph (FOS) observations provide a full set of optical and UV data
(1200-6800 Angstroms).
These spectral data sample the innermost region (0."86 x 0."86 ~ 82pc x 82pc)
and exclude the extended Halpha emission seen in the WFPC2 image. The derived
emission line fluxes allow a detailed analysis of the physical conditions
within the nucleus. The measured flux ratio for Halpha/Hbeta,
F{Halpha}/F{Hbeta}=4.53, indicates substantial intrinsic reddening,
E(B-V)=0.42, for the nuclear nebular emission. This is the first finding of a
large extinction of the nuclear emission line fluxes in NGC 1052. If the
central ionizing continuum is assumed to be attenuated by a comparable amount,
then the emission line fluxes can be reproduced well by a simple
photoionization model using a central power law continuum source with a
spectral index of alpha = -1.2 as deduced from the observed flux distribution.
A multi-density, dusty gas gives the best fit to the observed emission line
spectrum. Our calculations show that the small contribution from a highly
ionized gas observed in NGC 1052 can also be reproduced solely by
photoionization modeling. The high gas covering factor determined from our
model is consistent with the assumption that our line of sight to the central
engine is obscured.Comment: 23 pages, 7 Postscript figures, 1 jpeg figure ; uses aaspp4.sty, 11pt
to appear in The Astrophysical Journa
Spectroscopy of Ultracold, Trapped Cesium Feshbach Molecules
We explore the rich internal structure of Cs_2 Feshbach molecules. Pure
ultracold molecular samples are prepared in a CO_2-laser trap, and a multitude
of weakly bound states is populated by elaborate magnetic-field ramping
techniques. Our methods use different Feshbach resonances as input ports and
various internal level crossings for controlled state transfer. We populate
higher partial-wave states of up to eight units of rotational angular momentum
(l-wave states). We investigate the molecular structure by measurements of the
magnetic moments for various states. Avoided level crossings between different
molecular states are characterized through the changes in magnetic moment and
by a Landau-Zener tunneling method. Based on microwave spectroscopy, we present
a precise measurement of the magnetic-field dependent binding energy of the
weakly bound s-wave state that is responsible for the large background
scattering length of Cs. This state is of particular interest because of its
quantum-halo character.Comment: 15 pages, 12 figures, 4 table
Stroke care during the COVID-19 pandemic : experience from three large European countries
In order to cope with the exponentially increasing number of patients infected with SARS-CoV-2, European countries made enormous efforts to reorganize medical assistance and several diseases, including stroke, were particularly impacted. We report the experience of stroke neurologists from three European countries (Italy, France and Germany) that faced the pandemic at diverse time points and with different approaches, depending on their resources and healthcare system organization. Pre-hospital and in-hospital acute stroke pathways were reorganized to prioritize COVID-19 management and, in severely affected regions of Italy and France, stroke care was centralized to a limited number of centers, whereas the remaining stroke units were dedicated to patients with COVID-19. Access to acute stroke diagnostics and time-dependent therapies was limited or delayed because of reduced capacities of emergency services due to the burden of patients with COVID-19. A marked reduction in the number of patients presenting with transient ischaemic attack and stroke was noted in the emergency departments of all three countries. Although we only have preliminary data, these conditions may have affected stroke outcome. These indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could negate the efforts of stroke neurologists over the last few years to improve outcome and reduce mortality of stroke patients. Although the SARS-CoV-2 infection rate is slowing down in Europe, the effects of ending lockdown in the next months are unpredictable. It is important for the European and world stroke community to share what has been learned so far to be plan strategies to ensure stroke care in the future and upcoming challenging times
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