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Soft Pomerons and the Forward LHC Data
Recent data from LHC13 by the TOTEM Collaboration on and
have indicated disagreement with all the Pomeron model predictions by
the COMPETE Collaboration (2002). On the other hand, as recently demonstrated
by Martynov and Nicolescu (MN), the new datum and the unexpected
decrease in the value are well described by the maximal Odderon
dominance at the highest energies. Here, we discuss the applicability of
Pomeron dominance through fits to the \textit{most complete set} of forward
data from and scattering. We consider an analytic
parametrization for consisting of non-degenerated Regge
trajectories for even and odd amplitudes (as in the MN analysis) and two
Pomeron components associated with double and triple poles in the complex
angular momentum plane. The parameter is analytically determined by
means of dispersion relations. We carry out fits to and data on
and in the interval 5 GeV - 13 TeV (as in the MN
analysis). Two novel aspects of our analysis are: (1) the dataset comprises all
the accelerator data below 7 TeV and we consider \textit{three independent
ensembles} by adding: either only the TOTEM data (as in the MN analysis), or
only the ATLAS data, or both sets; (2) in the data reductions to each ensemble,
uncertainty regions are evaluated through error propagation from the fit
parameters, with 90 \% CL. We argument that, within the uncertainties, this
analytic model corresponding to soft Pomeron dominance, does not seem to be
excluded by the \textit{complete} set of experimental data presently available.Comment: 10 pages, 4 figures, 1 table. Two paragraphs and four references
added. Accepted for publication in Phys. Lett.
Swift observations of the 2015 outburst of AG Peg -- from slow nova to classical symbiotic outburst
Symbiotic stars often contain white dwarfs with quasi-steady shell burning on
their surfaces. However, in most symbiotics, the origin of this burning is
unclear. In symbiotic slow novae, however, it is linked to a past thermonuclear
runaway. In June 2015, the symbiotic slow nova AG Peg was seen in only its
second optical outburst since 1850. This recent outburst was of much shorter
duration and lower amplitude than the earlier eruption, and it contained
multiple peaks -- like outbursts in classical symbiotic stars such as Z And. We
report Swift X-ray and UV observations of AG Peg made between June 2015 and
January 2016. The X-ray flux was markedly variable on a time scale of days,
particularly during four days near optical maximum, when the X-rays became
bright and soft. This strong X-ray variability continued for another month,
after which the X-rays hardened as the optical flux declined. The UV flux was
high throughout the outburst, consistent with quasi-steady shell burning on the
white dwarf. Given that accretion disks around white dwarfs with shell burning
do not generally produce detectable X-rays (due to Compton-cooling of the
boundary layer), the X-rays probably originated via shocks in the ejecta. As
the X-ray photo-electric absorption did not vary significantly, the X-ray
variability may directly link to the properties of the shocked material. AG
Peg's transition from a slow symbiotic nova (which drove the 1850 outburst) to
a classical symbiotic star suggests that shell burning in at least some
symbiotic stars is residual burning from prior novae.Comment: Accepted by MNRAS 23 June 2016. Manuscript submitted in original form
5 April 201
High-Energy Proton-Proton Forward Scattering and Derivative Analyticity Relations
We present the results of several parametrizations to two different ensemble
of data on total cross sections at the highest
center-of-mass energies (including cosmic-ray information). The results are
statistically consistent with two distinct scenarios at high energies. From one
ensemble the prediction for the LHC ( TeV) is mb and from the other, mb. From each
parametrization, and making use of derivative analyticity relations (DAR), we
determine (ratio between the forward real and imaginary parts of the
elastic scattering amplitude). A discussion on the optimization of the DAR in
terms of a free parameter is also presented.In all cases good descriptions of
the experimental data are obtained.Comment: One formula added, one unit changed, small misprints corrected, final
version to be published in Brazilian Journal of Physics; 13 pages, 8 figures,
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Teaching and learning in information retrieval
A literature review of pedagogical methods for teaching and learning information retrieval is presented. From the analysis of the literature a taxonomy was built and it is used to structure the paper. Information Retrieval (IR) is presented from different points of view: technical levels, educational goals, teaching and learning methods, assessment and curricula. The review is organized around two levels of abstraction which form a taxonomy that deals with the different aspects of pedagogy as applied to information retrieval. The first level looks at the technical level of delivering information retrieval concepts, and at the educational goals as articulated by the two main subject domains where IR is delivered: computer science (CS) and library and information science (LIS). The second level focuses on pedagogical issues, such as teaching and learning methods, delivery modes (classroom, online or e-learning), use of IR systems for teaching, assessment and feedback, and curricula design. The survey, and its bibliography, provides an overview of the pedagogical research carried out in the field of IR. It also provides a guide for educators on approaches that can be applied to improving the student learning experiences
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