Oscillatory Behavior of Critical Amplitudes of the Gaussian Model on a Hierarchical Structure

We studied oscillatory behavior of critical amplitudes for the Gaussian model on a hierarchical structure presented by a modified Sierpinski gasket lattice. This model is known to display non-standard critical behavior on the lattice under study. The leading singular behavior of the correlation length $\xi$ near the critical coupling $K=K_c$ is modulated by a function which is periodic in $\ln|\ln(K_c-K)|$. We have also shown that the common finite-size scaling hypothesis, according to which for a finite system at criticality $\xi$ should be of the order of the size of system, is not applicable in this case. As a consequence of this, the exact form of the leading singular behavior of $\xi$ differs from the one described earlier (which was based on the finite-size scaling assumption).Comment: 9 pages (REVTEX), 2 figures (EPS), Phys. Rev. E (accepted

Optomechanical conversion by mechanical turbines

Liquid crystal elastomers are rubbers with liquid crystal order. They contract along their nematic director when heated or illuminated. The shape changes are large and occur in a relatively narrow temperature interval, or at low illumination, around the nematic–isotropic transition. We present a conceptual design of a mechanical, turbine-based engine using photo-active liquid crystal elastomers to extract mechanical work from light. Its efficiency is estimated to be 40%.M. K. thanks the Winton Programme for the Physics of Sustainability and the Cambridge International Trust for financial support.This is the accepted manuscript. The final version is available from APS at http://journals.aps.org/prapplied/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevApplied.2.044017

Trunk muscle activation patterns in subjects with low back pain

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Dipole representation of half-filled Landau level

We introduce a variant of dipole representation for composite fermions in a half-filled Landau level, taking into account the symmetry under exchange of particles and holes. This is implemented by a special constraint on composite fermion and composite hole degree of freedom (of an enlarged space), that makes the resulting composite particle, dipole, a symmetric object. We study an effective Hamiltonian, that commutes with the constraint on the physical space, and fulfills the requirement for boost invariance on the Fermi level. The calculated Fermi liquid parameter F2 is in a good agreement with numerical investigations in [Phys. Rev. Lett. 121, 147601 (2018)].Comment: 9 pages, 4 figure

Orthodontic Treatment of Dentofacial Deformities

Međučeljusni nesklad stvara velike probleme pacijentima i estetski i funkcionalno. Razlog dolaska pacijenata u Kliniku uglavnom je estetske naravi, jer se radi o mlađim osobama, a funkicionalne su smjetnje u drugome planu. Uzimanje hrane, govor i disanje u takvih su osoba znatno otežani. Prikazat ćemo jedan od slučajeva liječenje kombiniranoga dentofacijalnog deformiteta: PROGNATHISMUS ET LATEROGNATHISMUS MANDIBULARIS. Pacijentica, 34 godine. Iz anamnestičkih podataka nismo saznali da sličnih problema ima u obitelji. Motiv dolaska na Kliniku bio je estetske naravi, premda se je pacijentica žalila na bolove u oba čeljusna zgloba, otežano uzimanje hrane i na nešto teži izgovor pojedinih glasova. Plan liječenja donesen je na osnovi sljedećih potanko provedenih postupaka: • raščlamba lica rađena je na osnovi fotogarafija napravljenih iz profila i en face • raščlamba okluzije učinjena je na studijskim modelima • rentgenkefalometrijska raščlamba profilnog i AP kraniograma učinjena računalom i ručno samo je potvrdila već spomenutu dijagnozu Liječenje je provedeno isključivo intraoralnom i ekstraoralnim ortodontskim napravama te smo smatrali korisnim iznijeti naša iskustva ovakvim načinom liječenja. Izgled pacijentice nakon liječenja vidi se na slikama. Ponovne kefalometrijske raščlambe rađene su nakon završetka liječenja. Svi parametri su u granicama normale, kako se vidi iz tabele s prikazanim vrijednostima prije i poslije liječenja. Raščlambe mekih česti pacijentice također pokazuju znatne promjene, a odnosi nos, gornja usnica, donja usnica i brada veoma su dobri. Dentofacijalni deformiteti danas se vrlo uspješno rješavaju. Dobre studijske raščlambe, na osnovi kojih se određuje plan liječenja, jamstvo su uspješnoga liječenja. Vrlo malo je ostalo tajni u liječenju dentofacijalnih deformiteta, ali ona od terapeuta traži visoku profesionalnost i učinkovitost.Disharmony of the jaws presents a great aesthetic and functional problem for patients. The reason for reporting to a clinic is mainly of an aesthetic nature, since most commonly young people are involved, while functional disturbances remain secondary. Such persons have difficulty eating, speaking and breathing. We will present one case of combined dentofacial deformity: PROGNATHISMUS ET LATEROGNATHISMUS MANDIBULARIS. Female patient, 34 years old. From anamnestic data we did not find out whether there were similar problems in the family. The motive for reporting to the clinic was aesthetics, although the patient complained of pain in both temporomandibular joints, difficulty eating and somewhat more difficult pronunciation of certain vocals. A treatment plan was based on: • Analysis of the face, based on profile and en face photographs. • Analysis of occlusion, based on study models. • Roentgen-cephalometry of the profile and AP craniogram, performed on a computer as well as manually, confirmed the above mentioned diagnosis. The treatment was performed exclusively with intraoral and extraoral orthodontic appliances, and we therefore believe that it would be useful to present our experience with such a treatment method. The appearance of the patient after treatment can be seen on the photographs. Repeated cephalometric analyses were performed after completion of the treatment. All parameters were within normal limits, as can be seen from the table presenting pre- and post treatment values. Analysis of the soft tissues also shows significant changes, and relations between the nose, upper lip, lower lip and chin are very good. Today dentofacial deformities are successfully solved. Good study analyses, which serve as the base for planning treatment, guarantee successful treatment. There are very few secrets in ortognatic treatment, but it still requires high professionalism and effectivness

Numerical research of compressible turbulent swirl flow with energy separation in a cylindrical tube

Cilj ovog rada je numerička analiza fenomena raslojavanja polja totalne temperature u turbulentnom stišljivom vihornom strujanju u cilindričnoj cevi. U tom smislu, raslojavanje polja totalne temperature u vrtložnoj cevi sa potpuno zatvorenim otvorom za izlaz ohlađenog gasa se analizira numeričkim putem primenom softverom otvorenog tipa - OpenFOAM. Validacija dobijenih numeričkih rezultata je vršena poređenjem sa vrednostima dobijenim eksperimentalnim putem. Za numeričke proračune koriste se dvojednačinski model (standardni k-ε) i puni naponski model turbulencije (LRR). Proračunski domen se smatra dvodimenzionalnim, a radni fluid - vazduh tretira se kao kalorički idealni gas. Uticaj broja ćelija u mreži je izvršen pomoću četiri različite veličine mreže. Raspodele jačine vihora, srednjeg vihora i ugaone brzine jasno ukazuju na uticaj prisustva vihora u strujnom polju. Sa druge strane, združeno sa njihovom vrednošću upućuju i na fiziku ovog izuzetno kompleksnog strujno-termodinamičkog fenomena kakav je fenomen raslojavanja polja totalne temperature. Na osnovu vrednosti i raspodela ovih strujnih veličina, izvršeno je i poređenje između stišljivog i nestišljivog turbulentnog vihornog strujanja.The aim of this paper is to numerically analyze the energy separation phenomenon in turbulent compressible swirling flow in a cylindrical tube. In that sense, the energy separation in a vortex tube with orifice at cold end closed completely is examined numerically using OpenFOAM software. Obtained results are validated with the experimental ones. For numerical calculations, both two-equation (standard k-ε) and full Reynolds stress turbulence models (LRR) are used. The computational domain is considered to be two-dimensional, and the working fluid - air is treated as calorically perfect gas. Mesh independence test is carried out for four different mesh sizes. Distributions of swirling flow intensity, average swirl and angular velocity clearly show the influence of the swirl presence in the flow. The values of these quantities point to the physics of this extremely complex flow-thermodynamic phenomenon, such is the energy separation. Based on values and distributions of these flow quantities a comparison between incompressible and compressible turbulent swirling flow is performed

Numerical research of compressible turbulent swirl flow with energy separation in a cylindrical tube

Cilj ovog rada je numerička analiza fenomena raslojavanja polja totalne temperature u turbulentnom stišljivom vihornom strujanju u cilindričnoj cevi. U tom smislu, raslojavanje polja totalne temperature u vrtložnoj cevi sa potpuno zatvorenim otvorom za izlaz ohlađenog gasa se analizira numeričkim putem primenom softverom otvorenog tipa - OpenFOAM. Validacija dobijenih numeričkih rezultata je vršena poređenjem sa vrednostima dobijenim eksperimentalnim putem. Za numeričke proračune koriste se dvojednačinski model (standardni k-ε) i puni naponski model turbulencije (LRR). Proračunski domen se smatra dvodimenzionalnim, a radni fluid - vazduh tretira se kao kalorički idealni gas. Uticaj broja ćelija u mreži je izvršen pomoću četiri različite veličine mreže. Raspodele jačine vihora, srednjeg vihora i ugaone brzine jasno ukazuju na uticaj prisustva vihora u strujnom polju. Sa druge strane, združeno sa njihovom vrednošću upućuju i na fiziku ovog izuzetno kompleksnog strujno-termodinamičkog fenomena kakav je fenomen raslojavanja polja totalne temperature. Na osnovu vrednosti i raspodela ovih strujnih veličina, izvršeno je i poređenje između stišljivog i nestišljivog turbulentnog vihornog strujanja.The aim of this paper is to numerically analyze the energy separation phenomenon in turbulent compressible swirling flow in a cylindrical tube. In that sense, the energy separation in a vortex tube with orifice at cold end closed completely is examined numerically using OpenFOAM software. Obtained results are validated with the experimental ones. For numerical calculations, both two-equation (standard k-ε) and full Reynolds stress turbulence models (LRR) are used. The computational domain is considered to be two-dimensional, and the working fluid - air is treated as calorically perfect gas. Mesh independence test is carried out for four different mesh sizes. Distributions of swirling flow intensity, average swirl and angular velocity clearly show the influence of the swirl presence in the flow. The values of these quantities point to the physics of this extremely complex flow-thermodynamic phenomenon, such is the energy separation. Based on values and distributions of these flow quantities a comparison between incompressible and compressible turbulent swirling flow is performed